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Add 48/98 and 42/60

48/98 + 42/60 is 583/490.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   48/98 = 48 × 30/98 × 30 = 1440/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/2940 + 2058/2940 = 1440 + 2058/2940 = 3498/2940
5. 3498/2940 simplified gives 583/490
6. So, 48/98 + 42/60 = 583/490
   In mixed form: 193/490

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