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Add 60/28 and 48/49

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 48/49

60/28 + 48/49 is 153/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   60/28 = 60 × 7/28 × 7 = 420/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   48/49 = 48 × 4/49 × 4 = 192/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/196 + 192/196 = 420 + 192/196 = 612/196
5. 612/196 simplified gives 153/49
6. So, 60/28 + 48/49 = 153/49
   In mixed form: 36/49

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