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Add 49/60 and 10/20

49/60 + 10/20 is 79/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/60 + 30/60 = 49 + 30/60 = 79/60
5. So, 49/60 + 10/20 = 79/60
   In mixed form: 119/60

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