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Add 80/60 and 2/98

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

80/60 + 2/98 is 199/147.

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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,
   80/60 = 80 × 49/60 × 49 = 3920/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   2/98 = 2 × 30/98 × 30 = 60/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/2940 + 60/2940 = 3920 + 60/2940 = 3980/2940
5. 3980/2940 simplified gives 199/147
6. So, 80/60 + 2/98 = 199/147
   In mixed form: 152/147

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