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Add 72/49 and 18/60

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 18/60

72/49 + 18/60 is 867/490.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   72/49 = 72 × 60/49 × 60 = 4320/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/2940 + 882/2940 = 4320 + 882/2940 = 5202/2940
5. 5202/2940 simplified gives 867/490
6. So, 72/49 + 18/60 = 867/490
   In mixed form: 1377/490

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