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Add 60/50 and 72/49

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

60/50 + 72/49 is 654/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   60/50 = 60 × 49/50 × 49 = 2940/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   72/49 = 72 × 50/49 × 50 = 3600/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/2450 + 3600/2450 = 2940 + 3600/2450 = 6540/2450
5. 6540/2450 simplified gives 654/245
6. So, 60/50 + 72/49 = 654/245
   In mixed form: 2164/245

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