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Add 98/8 and 63/60

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

98/8 + 63/60 is 133/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   98/8 = 98 × 15/8 × 15 = 1470/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   63/60 = 63 × 2/60 × 2 = 126/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/120 + 126/120 = 1470 + 126/120 = 1596/120
5. 1596/120 simplified gives 133/10
6. So, 98/8 + 63/60 = 133/10
   In mixed form: 133/10

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