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Add 5/98 and 60/20

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 3 0/20

5/98 + 60/20 is 299/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   5/98 = 5 × 10/98 × 10 = 50/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   60/20 = 60 × 49/20 × 49 = 2940/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/980 + 2940/980 = 50 + 2940/980 = 2990/980
5. 2990/980 simplified gives 299/98
6. So, 5/98 + 60/20 = 299/98
   In mixed form: 35/98

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