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Add 60/12 and 5/98

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 5/98

60/12 + 5/98 is 495/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    60/12 = 60 × 49/12 × 49 = 2940/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/588 + 30/588 = 2940 + 30/588 = 2970/588
  5. 2970/588 simplified gives 495/98
  6. So, 60/12 + 5/98 = 495/98
    In mixed form: 55/98

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