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Add 60/98 and 30/64

60/98 + 30/64 is 1695/1568.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    60/98 = 60 × 32/98 × 32 = 1920/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    30/64 = 30 × 49/64 × 49 = 1470/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/3136 + 1470/3136 = 1920 + 1470/3136 = 3390/3136
  5. 3390/3136 simplified gives 1695/1568
  6. So, 60/98 + 30/64 = 1695/1568
    In mixed form: 1127/1568

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