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Add 16/98 and 70/60

1^st number: 16/98, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

16/98 + 70/60 is 391/294.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   16/98 = 16 × 30/98 × 30 = 480/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/2940 + 3430/2940 = 480 + 3430/2940 = 3910/2940
5. 3910/2940 simplified gives 391/294
6. So, 16/98 + 70/60 = 391/294
   In mixed form: 197/294

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