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Add 98/48 and 2/60

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

98/48 + 2/60 is 83/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/240 + 8/240 = 490 + 8/240 = 498/240
5. 498/240 simplified gives 83/40
6. So, 98/48 + 2/60 = 83/40
   In mixed form: 23/40

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