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Add 30/98 and 9/60

30/98 + 9/60 is 447/980.

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,
    30/98 = 30 × 30/98 × 30 = 900/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    9/60 = 9 × 49/60 × 49 = 441/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2940 + 441/2940 = 900 + 441/2940 = 1341/2940
  5. 1341/2940 simplified gives 447/980
  6. So, 30/98 + 9/60 = 447/980

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