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Add 98/60 and 49/56

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 49/56

98/60 + 49/56 is 301/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   98/60 = 98 × 14/60 × 14 = 1372/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1372/840 + 735/840 = 1372 + 735/840 = 2107/840
5. 2107/840 simplified gives 301/120
6. So, 98/60 + 49/56 = 301/120
   In mixed form: 261/120

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