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Add 60/3 and 72/98

1^st number: 20 0/3, 2^nd number: 72/98

60/3 + 72/98 is 1016/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
   60/3 = 60 × 98/3 × 98 = 5880/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   72/98 = 72 × 3/98 × 3 = 216/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5880/294 + 216/294 = 5880 + 216/294 = 6096/294
5. 6096/294 simplified gives 1016/49
6. So, 60/3 + 72/98 = 1016/49
   In mixed form: 2036/49

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