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Add 98/35 and 48/60

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 48/60

98/35 + 48/60 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   98/35 = 98 × 12/35 × 12 = 1176/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/420 + 336/420 = 1176 + 336/420 = 1512/420
5. 1512/420 simplified gives 18/5
6. So, 98/35 + 48/60 = 18/5
   In mixed form: 33/5

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