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Add 1/98 and 45/60

1/98 + 45/60 is 149/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    1/98 = 1 × 30/98 × 30 = 30/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    45/60 = 45 × 49/60 × 49 = 2205/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/2940 + 2205/2940 = 30 + 2205/2940 = 2235/2940
  5. 2235/2940 simplified gives 149/196
  6. So, 1/98 + 45/60 = 149/196

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