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Add 54/60 and 72/49

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

54/60 + 72/49 is 1161/490.

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,
   54/60 = 54 × 49/60 × 49 = 2646/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   72/49 = 72 × 60/49 × 60 = 4320/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/2940 + 4320/2940 = 2646 + 4320/2940 = 6966/2940
5. 6966/2940 simplified gives 1161/490
6. So, 54/60 + 72/49 = 1161/490
   In mixed form: 2181/490

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