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Add 49/5 and 5/60

1^st number: 9 4/5, 2^nd number: 5/60

49/5 + 5/60 is 593/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   49/5 = 49 × 12/5 × 12 = 588/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/60 + 5/60 = 588 + 5/60 = 593/60
5. So, 49/5 + 5/60 = 593/60
   In mixed form: 953/60

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