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Add 60/42 and 48/49

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 48/49

60/42 + 48/49 is 118/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   60/42 = 60 × 7/42 × 7 = 420/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   48/49 = 48 × 6/49 × 6 = 288/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/294 + 288/294 = 420 + 288/294 = 708/294
5. 708/294 simplified gives 118/49
6. So, 60/42 + 48/49 = 118/49
   In mixed form: 220/49

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