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Add 60/45 and 40/49

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 40/49

60/45 + 40/49 is 316/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   60/45 = 60 × 49/45 × 49 = 2940/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   40/49 = 40 × 45/49 × 45 = 1800/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/2205 + 1800/2205 = 2940 + 1800/2205 = 4740/2205
5. 4740/2205 simplified gives 316/147
6. So, 60/45 + 40/49 = 316/147
   In mixed form: 222/147

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