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Add 15/98 and 60/8

1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 7 4/8

15/98 + 60/8 is 375/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    60/8 = 60 × 49/8 × 49 = 2940/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/392 + 2940/392 = 60 + 2940/392 = 3000/392
  5. 3000/392 simplified gives 375/49
  6. So, 15/98 + 60/8 = 375/49
    In mixed form: 732/49

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