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Add 15/98 and 75/60

1^st number: 15/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

15/98 + 75/60 is 275/196.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   15/98 = 15 × 30/98 × 30 = 450/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/2940 + 3675/2940 = 450 + 3675/2940 = 4125/2940
5. 4125/2940 simplified gives 275/196
6. So, 15/98 + 75/60 = 275/196
   In mixed form: 179/196

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