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Add 5/98 and 42/60

5/98 + 42/60 is 184/245.

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,
    42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/2940 + 2058/2940 = 150 + 2058/2940 = 2208/2940
  5. 2208/2940 simplified gives 184/245
  6. So, 5/98 + 42/60 = 184/245

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