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Add 60/49 and 40/60

1^st number: 1 11/49, 2^nd number: 40/60

60/49 + 40/60 is 278/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   60/49 = 60 × 60/49 × 60 = 3600/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/2940 + 1960/2940 = 3600 + 1960/2940 = 5560/2940
5. 5560/2940 simplified gives 278/147
6. So, 60/49 + 40/60 = 278/147
   In mixed form: 1131/147

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