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Add 72/15 and 60/49

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

72/15 + 60/49 is 1476/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   72/15 = 72 × 49/15 × 49 = 3528/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   60/49 = 60 × 15/49 × 15 = 900/735
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/735 + 900/735 = 3528 + 900/735 = 4428/735
5. 4428/735 simplified gives 1476/245
6. So, 72/15 + 60/49 = 1476/245
   In mixed form: 66/245

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