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Add 60/75 and 42/98

60/75 + 42/98 is 43/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
   60/75 = 60 × 98/75 × 98 = 5880/7350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
   42/98 = 42 × 75/98 × 75 = 3150/7350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5880/7350 + 3150/7350 = 5880 + 3150/7350 = 9030/7350
5. 9030/7350 simplified gives 43/35
6. So, 60/75 + 42/98 = 43/35
   In mixed form: 18/35

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