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Add 49/60 and 27/49

49/60 + 27/49 is 4021/2940.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   49/60 = 49 × 49/60 × 49 = 2401/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   27/49 = 27 × 60/49 × 60 = 1620/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2401/2940 + 1620/2940 = 2401 + 1620/2940 = 4021/2940
5. So, 49/60 + 27/49 = 4021/2940
   In mixed form: 11081/2940

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