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Add 49/56 and 84/60

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

49/56 + 84/60 is 91/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   84/60 = 84 × 14/60 × 14 = 1176/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/840 + 1176/840 = 735 + 1176/840 = 1911/840
5. 1911/840 simplified gives 91/40
6. So, 49/56 + 84/60 = 91/40
   In mixed form: 211/40

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