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Add 72/60 and 4/49

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 4/49

72/60 + 4/49 is 314/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   4/49 = 4 × 60/49 × 60 = 240/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/2940 + 240/2940 = 3528 + 240/2940 = 3768/2940
5. 3768/2940 simplified gives 314/245
6. So, 72/60 + 4/49 = 314/245
   In mixed form: 169/245

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