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Add 98/45 and 70/60

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

98/45 + 70/60 is 301/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/180 + 210/180 = 392 + 210/180 = 602/180
5. 602/180 simplified gives 301/90
6. So, 98/45 + 70/60 = 301/90
   In mixed form: 331/90

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