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Add 48/16 and 98/60

1^st number: 3 0/16, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

48/16 + 98/60 is 139/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   48/16 = 48 × 15/16 × 15 = 720/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   98/60 = 98 × 4/60 × 4 = 392/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/240 + 392/240 = 720 + 392/240 = 1112/240
5. 1112/240 simplified gives 139/30
6. So, 48/16 + 98/60 = 139/30
   In mixed form: 419/30

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