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Add 49/98 and 48/60

49/98 + 48/60 is 13/10.

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,
    49/98 = 49 × 30/98 × 30 = 1470/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/2940 + 2352/2940 = 1470 + 2352/2940 = 3822/2940
  5. 3822/2940 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 49/98 + 48/60 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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