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Add 60/98 and 60/84

60/98 + 60/84 is 65/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   60/98 = 60 × 6/98 × 6 = 360/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   60/84 = 60 × 7/84 × 7 = 420/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/588 + 420/588 = 360 + 420/588 = 780/588
5. 780/588 simplified gives 65/49
6. So, 60/98 + 60/84 = 65/49
   In mixed form: 116/49

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