Add 60/98 and 36/70, Solve 60/98 + 36/70 as a fraction

Add 60/98 and 36/70

60/98 + 36/70 is 276/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
60/98 = 60 × 5/98 × 5 = 300/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
36/70 = 36 × 7/70 × 7 = 252/490
Add the two like fractions:
300/490 + 252/490 = 300 + 252/490 = 552/490
552/490 simplified gives 276/245
So, 60/98 + 36/70 = 276/245
In mixed form: 131/245

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