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Add 15/60 and 98/50

1^st number: 15/60, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

15/60 + 98/50 is 221/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   15/60 = 15 × 5/60 × 5 = 75/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   98/50 = 98 × 6/50 × 6 = 588/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/300 + 588/300 = 75 + 588/300 = 663/300
5. 663/300 simplified gives 221/100
6. So, 15/60 + 98/50 = 221/100
   In mixed form: 221/100

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