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Add 60/20 and 49/12

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

60/20 + 49/12 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   60/20 = 60 × 3/20 × 3 = 180/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/60 + 245/60 = 180 + 245/60 = 425/60
5. 425/60 simplified gives 85/12
6. So, 60/20 + 49/12 = 85/12
   In mixed form: 71/12

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