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Add 60/21 and 63/98

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 63/98

60/21 + 63/98 is 7/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   60/21 = 60 × 14/21 × 14 = 840/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/294 + 189/294 = 840 + 189/294 = 1029/294
5. 1029/294 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 60/21 + 63/98 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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