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Add 60/75 and 49/12

1^st number: 60/75, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

60/75 + 49/12 is 293/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   60/75 = 60 × 4/75 × 4 = 240/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   49/12 = 49 × 25/12 × 25 = 1225/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/300 + 1225/300 = 240 + 1225/300 = 1465/300
5. 1465/300 simplified gives 293/60
6. So, 60/75 + 49/12 = 293/60
   In mixed form: 453/60

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