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Add 60/54 and 56/49

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

60/54 + 56/49 is 142/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   60/54 = 60 × 49/54 × 49 = 2940/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   56/49 = 56 × 54/49 × 54 = 3024/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/2646 + 3024/2646 = 2940 + 3024/2646 = 5964/2646
5. 5964/2646 simplified gives 142/63
6. So, 60/54 + 56/49 = 142/63
   In mixed form: 216/63

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