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Add 36/98 and 60/70

36/98 + 60/70 is 60/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    36/98 = 36 × 5/98 × 5 = 180/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    60/70 = 60 × 7/70 × 7 = 420/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/490 + 420/490 = 180 + 420/490 = 600/490
  5. 600/490 simplified gives 60/49
  6. So, 36/98 + 60/70 = 60/49
    In mixed form: 111/49

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