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Add 36/98 and 40/60

36/98 + 40/60 is 152/147.

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,
    36/98 = 36 × 30/98 × 30 = 1080/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/2940 + 1960/2940 = 1080 + 1960/2940 = 3040/2940
  5. 3040/2940 simplified gives 152/147
  6. So, 36/98 + 40/60 = 152/147
    In mixed form: 15/147

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