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Add 56/14 and 60/98

1st number: 4 0/14, 2nd number: 60/98

56/14 + 60/98 is 226/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    56/14 = 56 × 7/14 × 7 = 392/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    60/98 = 60 × 1/98 × 1 = 60/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/98 + 60/98 = 392 + 60/98 = 452/98
  5. 452/98 simplified gives 226/49
  6. So, 56/14 + 60/98 = 226/49
    In mixed form: 430/49

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