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Add 98/5 and 8/60

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 8/60

98/5 + 8/60 is 296/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   98/5 = 98 × 12/5 × 12 = 1176/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/60 + 8/60 = 1176 + 8/60 = 1184/60
5. 1184/60 simplified gives 296/15
6. So, 98/5 + 8/60 = 296/15
   In mixed form: 1911/15

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