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Add 60/98 and 42/80

60/98 + 42/80 is 2229/1960.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
   60/98 = 60 × 40/98 × 40 = 2400/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   42/80 = 42 × 49/80 × 49 = 2058/3920
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/3920 + 2058/3920 = 2400 + 2058/3920 = 4458/3920
5. 4458/3920 simplified gives 2229/1960
6. So, 60/98 + 42/80 = 2229/1960
   In mixed form: 1269/1960

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