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Add 84/49 and 24/60

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 24/60

84/49 + 24/60 is 74/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   84/49 = 84 × 60/49 × 60 = 5040/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   24/60 = 24 × 49/60 × 49 = 1176/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5040/2940 + 1176/2940 = 5040 + 1176/2940 = 6216/2940
5. 6216/2940 simplified gives 74/35
6. So, 84/49 + 24/60 = 74/35
   In mixed form: 24/35

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