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Add 60/6 and 56/98

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 56/98

60/6 + 56/98 is 74/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    60/6 = 60 × 49/6 × 49 = 2940/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    56/98 = 56 × 3/98 × 3 = 168/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/294 + 168/294 = 2940 + 168/294 = 3108/294
  5. 3108/294 simplified gives 74/7
  6. So, 60/6 + 56/98 = 74/7
    In mixed form: 104/7

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