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Add 54/12 and 60/98

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 60/98

54/12 + 60/98 is 501/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   54/12 = 54 × 49/12 × 49 = 2646/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   60/98 = 60 × 6/98 × 6 = 360/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/588 + 360/588 = 2646 + 360/588 = 3006/588
5. 3006/588 simplified gives 501/98
6. So, 54/12 + 60/98 = 501/98
   In mixed form: 511/98

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