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Add 49/60 and 36/24

1^st number: 49/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

49/60 + 36/24 is 139/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   49/60 = 49 × 2/60 × 2 = 98/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/120 + 180/120 = 98 + 180/120 = 278/120
5. 278/120 simplified gives 139/60
6. So, 49/60 + 36/24 = 139/60
   In mixed form: 219/60

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