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Add 60/54 and 72/49

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

60/54 + 72/49 is 1138/441.

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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,
   72/49 = 72 × 54/49 × 54 = 3888/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/2646 + 3888/2646 = 2940 + 3888/2646 = 6828/2646
5. 6828/2646 simplified gives 1138/441
6. So, 60/54 + 72/49 = 1138/441
   In mixed form: 2256/441

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