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Add 60/16 and 72/98

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 72/98

60/16 + 72/98 is 879/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   60/16 = 60 × 49/16 × 49 = 2940/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   72/98 = 72 × 8/98 × 8 = 576/784
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/784 + 576/784 = 2940 + 576/784 = 3516/784
5. 3516/784 simplified gives 879/196
6. So, 60/16 + 72/98 = 879/196
   In mixed form: 495/196

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