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Add 98/60 and 12/45

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 12/45

98/60 + 12/45 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/180 + 48/180 = 294 + 48/180 = 342/180
5. 342/180 simplified gives 19/10
6. So, 98/60 + 12/45 = 19/10
   In mixed form: 19/10

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