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Add 60/2 and 72/98

1^st number: 30 0/2, 2^nd number: 72/98

60/2 + 72/98 is 1506/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   60/2 = 60 × 49/2 × 49 = 2940/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   72/98 = 72 × 1/98 × 1 = 72/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/98 + 72/98 = 2940 + 72/98 = 3012/98
5. 3012/98 simplified gives 1506/49
6. So, 60/2 + 72/98 = 1506/49
   In mixed form: 3036/49

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