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Add 18/48 and 98/60

1^st number: 18/48, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

18/48 + 98/60 is 241/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   98/60 = 98 × 4/60 × 4 = 392/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/240 + 392/240 = 90 + 392/240 = 482/240
5. 482/240 simplified gives 241/120
6. So, 18/48 + 98/60 = 241/120
   In mixed form: 21/120

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