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Add 49/98 and 60/15

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 4 0/15

49/98 + 60/15 is 9/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   49/98 = 49 × 15/98 × 15 = 735/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
   60/15 = 60 × 98/15 × 98 = 5880/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/1470 + 5880/1470 = 735 + 5880/1470 = 6615/1470
5. 6615/1470 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 49/98 + 60/15 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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