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Add 60/15 and 40/98

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 40/98

60/15 + 40/98 is 216/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
   60/15 = 60 × 98/15 × 98 = 5880/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   40/98 = 40 × 15/98 × 15 = 600/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5880/1470 + 600/1470 = 5880 + 600/1470 = 6480/1470
5. 6480/1470 simplified gives 216/49
6. So, 60/15 + 40/98 = 216/49
   In mixed form: 420/49

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