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Add 49/60 and 63/84

49/60 + 63/84 is 47/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   63/84 = 63 × 5/84 × 5 = 315/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/420 + 315/420 = 343 + 315/420 = 658/420
5. 658/420 simplified gives 47/30
6. So, 49/60 + 63/84 = 47/30
   In mixed form: 117/30

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