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Add 98/60 and 28/70

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 28/70

98/60 + 28/70 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   98/60 = 98 × 7/60 × 7 = 686/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   28/70 = 28 × 6/70 × 6 = 168/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/420 + 168/420 = 686 + 168/420 = 854/420
5. 854/420 simplified gives 61/30
6. So, 98/60 + 28/70 = 61/30
   In mixed form: 21/30

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