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Add 72/6 and 49/60

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 49/60

72/6 + 49/60 is 769/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   72/6 = 72 × 10/6 × 10 = 720/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/60 + 49/60 = 720 + 49/60 = 769/60
5. So, 72/6 + 49/60 = 769/60
   In mixed form: 1249/60

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