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Add 75/60 and 40/98

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 40/98

75/60 + 40/98 is 325/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   40/98 = 40 × 30/98 × 30 = 1200/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/2940 + 1200/2940 = 3675 + 1200/2940 = 4875/2940
5. 4875/2940 simplified gives 325/196
6. So, 75/60 + 40/98 = 325/196
   In mixed form: 1129/196

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