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Add 60/98 and 70/18

1^st number: 60/98, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

60/98 + 70/18 is 1985/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   60/98 = 60 × 9/98 × 9 = 540/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   70/18 = 70 × 49/18 × 49 = 3430/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/882 + 3430/882 = 540 + 3430/882 = 3970/882
5. 3970/882 simplified gives 1985/441
6. So, 60/98 + 70/18 = 1985/441
   In mixed form: 4221/441

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