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Add 98/21 and 56/60

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 56/60

98/21 + 56/60 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   98/21 = 98 × 20/21 × 20 = 1960/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/420 + 392/420 = 1960 + 392/420 = 2352/420
5. 2352/420 simplified gives 28/5
6. So, 98/21 + 56/60 = 28/5
   In mixed form: 53/5

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