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Add 98/4 and 45/60

1^st number: 24 2/4, 2^nd number: 45/60

98/4 + 45/60 is 101/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   98/4 = 98 × 15/4 × 15 = 1470/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/60 + 45/60 = 1470 + 45/60 = 1515/60
5. 1515/60 simplified gives 101/4
6. So, 98/4 + 45/60 = 101/4
   In mixed form: 251/4

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