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Add 60/72 and 8/98

60/72 + 8/98 is 269/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   60/72 = 60 × 49/72 × 49 = 2940/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
   8/98 = 8 × 36/98 × 36 = 288/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/3528 + 288/3528 = 2940 + 288/3528 = 3228/3528
5. 3228/3528 simplified gives 269/294
6. So, 60/72 + 8/98 = 269/294

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