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Add 98/12 and 60/45

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

98/12 + 60/45 is 19/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   98/12 = 98 × 15/12 × 15 = 1470/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/180 + 240/180 = 1470 + 240/180 = 1710/180
5. 1710/180 simplified gives 19/2
6. So, 98/12 + 60/45 = 19/2
   In mixed form: 91/2

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