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Add 98/60 and 2/50

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 2/50

98/60 + 2/50 is 251/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   98/60 = 98 × 5/60 × 5 = 490/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   2/50 = 2 × 6/50 × 6 = 12/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/300 + 12/300 = 490 + 12/300 = 502/300
5. 502/300 simplified gives 251/150
6. So, 98/60 + 2/50 = 251/150
   In mixed form: 1101/150

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