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Add 16/98 and 60/56

1^st number: 16/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/56

16/98 + 60/56 is 121/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   16/98 = 16 × 4/98 × 4 = 64/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   60/56 = 60 × 7/56 × 7 = 420/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/392 + 420/392 = 64 + 420/392 = 484/392
5. 484/392 simplified gives 121/98
6. So, 16/98 + 60/56 = 121/98
   In mixed form: 123/98

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