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Add 49/60 and 35/4

1^st number: 49/60, 2^nd number: 8 3/4

49/60 + 35/4 is 287/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
   35/4 = 35 × 15/4 × 15 = 525/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/60 + 525/60 = 49 + 525/60 = 574/60
5. 574/60 simplified gives 287/30
6. So, 49/60 + 35/4 = 287/30
   In mixed form: 917/30

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