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Add 5/60 and 50/49

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

5/60 + 50/49 is 649/588.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   5/60 = 5 × 49/60 × 49 = 245/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   50/49 = 50 × 60/49 × 60 = 3000/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/2940 + 3000/2940 = 245 + 3000/2940 = 3245/2940
5. 3245/2940 simplified gives 649/588
6. So, 5/60 + 50/49 = 649/588
   In mixed form: 161/588

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