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Add 5/98 and 24/60

5/98 + 24/60 is 221/490.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 30/98 × 30 = 150/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    24/60 = 24 × 49/60 × 49 = 1176/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/2940 + 1176/2940 = 150 + 1176/2940 = 1326/2940
  5. 1326/2940 simplified gives 221/490
  6. So, 5/98 + 24/60 = 221/490

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