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Add 98/60 and 8/75

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 8/75

98/60 + 8/75 is 87/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
   8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/300 + 32/300 = 490 + 32/300 = 522/300
5. 522/300 simplified gives 87/50
6. So, 98/60 + 8/75 = 87/50
   In mixed form: 137/50

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