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Add 60/98 and 35/27

1st number: 60/98, 2nd number: 1 8/27

60/98 + 35/27 is 2525/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    60/98 = 60 × 27/98 × 27 = 1620/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    35/27 = 35 × 98/27 × 98 = 3430/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/2646 + 3430/2646 = 1620 + 3430/2646 = 5050/2646
  5. 5050/2646 simplified gives 2525/1323
  6. So, 60/98 + 35/27 = 2525/1323
    In mixed form: 11202/1323

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