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Add 60/45 and 63/98

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 63/98

60/45 + 63/98 is 83/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    60/45 = 60 × 98/45 × 98 = 5880/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    63/98 = 63 × 45/98 × 45 = 2835/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5880/4410 + 2835/4410 = 5880 + 2835/4410 = 8715/4410
  5. 8715/4410 simplified gives 83/42
  6. So, 60/45 + 63/98 = 83/42
    In mixed form: 141/42

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