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Add 7/98 and 80/60

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/60

7/98 + 80/60 is 59/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   7/98 = 7 × 30/98 × 30 = 210/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   80/60 = 80 × 49/60 × 49 = 3920/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/2940 + 3920/2940 = 210 + 3920/2940 = 4130/2940
5. 4130/2940 simplified gives 59/42
6. So, 7/98 + 80/60 = 59/42
   In mixed form: 117/42

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