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Add 49/72 and 2/60

49/72 + 2/60 is 257/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   2/60 = 2 × 6/60 × 6 = 12/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/360 + 12/360 = 245 + 12/360 = 257/360
5. So, 49/72 + 2/60 = 257/360

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