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Add 54/98 and 5/60

54/98 + 5/60 is 373/588.

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,
    54/98 = 54 × 30/98 × 30 = 1620/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    5/60 = 5 × 49/60 × 49 = 245/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/2940 + 245/2940 = 1620 + 245/2940 = 1865/2940
  5. 1865/2940 simplified gives 373/588
  6. So, 54/98 + 5/60 = 373/588

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