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Add 56/98 and 60/84

56/98 + 60/84 is 9/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    60/84 = 60 × 7/84 × 7 = 420/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/588 + 420/588 = 336 + 420/588 = 756/588
  5. 756/588 simplified gives 9/7
  6. So, 56/98 + 60/84 = 9/7
    In mixed form: 12/7

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