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Add 60/56 and 45/98

1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 45/98

60/56 + 45/98 is 75/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    60/56 = 60 × 7/56 × 7 = 420/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    45/98 = 45 × 4/98 × 4 = 180/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/392 + 180/392 = 420 + 180/392 = 600/392
  5. 600/392 simplified gives 75/49
  6. So, 60/56 + 45/98 = 75/49
    In mixed form: 126/49

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