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Add 9/60 and 98/49

1^st number: 9/60, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

9/60 + 98/49 is 43/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   9/60 = 9 × 49/60 × 49 = 441/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   98/49 = 98 × 60/49 × 60 = 5880/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/2940 + 5880/2940 = 441 + 5880/2940 = 6321/2940
5. 6321/2940 simplified gives 43/20
6. So, 9/60 + 98/49 = 43/20
   In mixed form: 23/20

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