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Add 84/48 and 60/98

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 60/98

84/48 + 60/98 is 463/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   84/48 = 84 × 49/48 × 49 = 4116/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
   60/98 = 60 × 24/98 × 24 = 1440/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4116/2352 + 1440/2352 = 4116 + 1440/2352 = 5556/2352
5. 5556/2352 simplified gives 463/196
6. So, 84/48 + 60/98 = 463/196
   In mixed form: 271/196

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