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Add 21/60 and 98/50

1^st number: 21/60, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

21/60 + 98/50 is 231/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   21/60 = 21 × 5/60 × 5 = 105/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   98/50 = 98 × 6/50 × 6 = 588/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/300 + 588/300 = 105 + 588/300 = 693/300
5. 693/300 simplified gives 231/100
6. So, 21/60 + 98/50 = 231/100
   In mixed form: 231/100

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