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Add 48/72 and 98/60

1^st number: 48/72, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

48/72 + 98/60 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   98/60 = 98 × 6/60 × 6 = 588/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/360 + 588/360 = 240 + 588/360 = 828/360
5. 828/360 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 48/72 + 98/60 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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