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Add 75/60 and 36/49

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 36/49

75/60 + 36/49 is 389/196.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   36/49 = 36 × 60/49 × 60 = 2160/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/2940 + 2160/2940 = 3675 + 2160/2940 = 5835/2940
5. 5835/2940 simplified gives 389/196
6. So, 75/60 + 36/49 = 389/196
   In mixed form: 1193/196

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