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Add 60/45 and 8/98

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 8/98

60/45 + 8/98 is 208/147.

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,
    8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5880/4410 + 360/4410 = 5880 + 360/4410 = 6240/4410
  5. 6240/4410 simplified gives 208/147
  6. So, 60/45 + 8/98 = 208/147
    In mixed form: 161/147

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