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Add 45/98 and 60/8

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 7 4/8

45/98 + 60/8 is 390/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    45/98 = 45 × 4/98 × 4 = 180/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    60/8 = 60 × 49/8 × 49 = 2940/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/392 + 2940/392 = 180 + 2940/392 = 3120/392
  5. 3120/392 simplified gives 390/49
  6. So, 45/98 + 60/8 = 390/49
    In mixed form: 747/49

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