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Add 54/49 and 40/60

1^st number: 1 5/49, 2^nd number: 40/60

54/49 + 40/60 is 260/147.

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,
   54/49 = 54 × 60/49 × 60 = 3240/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/2940 + 1960/2940 = 3240 + 1960/2940 = 5200/2940
5. 5200/2940 simplified gives 260/147
6. So, 54/49 + 40/60 = 260/147
   In mixed form: 1113/147

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