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Add 72/60 and 49/4

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

72/60 + 49/4 is 269/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/60 + 735/60 = 72 + 735/60 = 807/60
5. 807/60 simplified gives 269/20
6. So, 72/60 + 49/4 = 269/20
   In mixed form: 139/20

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