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Add 45/60 and 72/98

45/60 + 72/98 is 291/196.

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,
    45/60 = 45 × 49/60 × 49 = 2205/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    72/98 = 72 × 30/98 × 30 = 2160/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/2940 + 2160/2940 = 2205 + 2160/2940 = 4365/2940
  5. 4365/2940 simplified gives 291/196
  6. So, 45/60 + 72/98 = 291/196
    In mixed form: 195/196

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