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Add 15/5 and 60/98

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 60/98

15/5 + 60/98 is 177/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   15/5 = 15 × 98/5 × 98 = 1470/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   60/98 = 60 × 5/98 × 5 = 300/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/490 + 300/490 = 1470 + 300/490 = 1770/490
5. 1770/490 simplified gives 177/49
6. So, 15/5 + 60/98 = 177/49
   In mixed form: 330/49

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