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Add 60/42 and 98/12

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

60/42 + 98/12 is 403/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   60/42 = 60 × 2/42 × 2 = 120/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   98/12 = 98 × 7/12 × 7 = 686/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/84 + 686/84 = 120 + 686/84 = 806/84
5. 806/84 simplified gives 403/42
6. So, 60/42 + 98/12 = 403/42
   In mixed form: 925/42

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