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Add 98/60 and 12/90

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 12/90

98/60 + 12/90 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
   12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/180 + 24/180 = 294 + 24/180 = 318/180
5. 318/180 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 98/60 + 12/90 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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