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Add 18/8 and 98/60

1^st number: 2 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

18/8 + 98/60 is 233/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   18/8 = 18 × 15/8 × 15 = 270/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   98/60 = 98 × 2/60 × 2 = 196/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/120 + 196/120 = 270 + 196/120 = 466/120
5. 466/120 simplified gives 233/60
6. So, 18/8 + 98/60 = 233/60
   In mixed form: 353/60

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