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Add 49/50 and 75/60

1^st number: 49/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

49/50 + 75/60 is 223/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   49/50 = 49 × 6/50 × 6 = 294/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   75/60 = 75 × 5/60 × 5 = 375/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/300 + 375/300 = 294 + 375/300 = 669/300
5. 669/300 simplified gives 223/100
6. So, 49/50 + 75/60 = 223/100
   In mixed form: 223/100

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