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Add 12/98 and 25/60

12/98 + 25/60 is 317/588.

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,
    12/98 = 12 × 30/98 × 30 = 360/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    25/60 = 25 × 49/60 × 49 = 1225/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/2940 + 1225/2940 = 360 + 1225/2940 = 1585/2940
  5. 1585/2940 simplified gives 317/588
  6. So, 12/98 + 25/60 = 317/588

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