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Add 5/49 and 56/60

5/49 + 56/60 is 761/735.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   5/49 = 5 × 60/49 × 60 = 300/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   56/60 = 56 × 49/60 × 49 = 2744/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/2940 + 2744/2940 = 300 + 2744/2940 = 3044/2940
5. 3044/2940 simplified gives 761/735
6. So, 5/49 + 56/60 = 761/735
   In mixed form: 126/735

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