Add 60/98 and 30/72, Solve 60/98 + 30/72 as a fraction

Add 60/98 and 30/72

60/98 + 30/72 is 605/588.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
60/98 = 60 × 36/98 × 36 = 2160/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
30/72 = 30 × 49/72 × 49 = 1470/3528
Add the two like fractions:
2160/3528 + 1470/3528 = 2160 + 1470/3528 = 3630/3528
3630/3528 simplified gives 605/588
So, 60/98 + 30/72 = 605/588
In mixed form: 117/588

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