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Add 42/98 and 1/60

42/98 + 1/60 is 187/420.

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,
    42/98 = 42 × 30/98 × 30 = 1260/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    1/60 = 1 × 49/60 × 49 = 49/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/2940 + 49/2940 = 1260 + 49/2940 = 1309/2940
  5. 1309/2940 simplified gives 187/420
  6. So, 42/98 + 1/60 = 187/420

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