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Add 60/45 and 80/98

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 80/98

60/45 + 80/98 is 316/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   60/45 = 60 × 98/45 × 98 = 5880/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   80/98 = 80 × 45/98 × 45 = 3600/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5880/4410 + 3600/4410 = 5880 + 3600/4410 = 9480/4410
5. 9480/4410 simplified gives 316/147
6. So, 60/45 + 80/98 = 316/147
   In mixed form: 222/147

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