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Add 36/60 and 12/98

36/60 + 12/98 is 177/245.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    36/60 = 36 × 49/60 × 49 = 1764/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    12/98 = 12 × 30/98 × 30 = 360/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/2940 + 360/2940 = 1764 + 360/2940 = 2124/2940
  5. 2124/2940 simplified gives 177/245
  6. So, 36/60 + 12/98 = 177/245

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