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Add 98/72 and 2/60

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 2/60

98/72 + 2/60 is 251/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   2/60 = 2 × 6/60 × 6 = 12/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/360 + 12/360 = 490 + 12/360 = 502/360
5. 502/360 simplified gives 251/180
6. So, 98/72 + 2/60 = 251/180
   In mixed form: 171/180

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