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Add 49/60 and 9/5

1^st number: 49/60, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

49/60 + 9/5 is 157/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
   9/5 = 9 × 12/5 × 12 = 108/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/60 + 108/60 = 49 + 108/60 = 157/60
5. So, 49/60 + 9/5 = 157/60
   In mixed form: 237/60

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