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Add 60/98 and 42/21

1st number: 60/98, 2nd number: 2 0/21

60/98 + 42/21 is 128/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 21 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    60/98 = 60 × 3/98 × 3 = 180/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    42/21 = 42 × 14/21 × 14 = 588/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/294 + 588/294 = 180 + 588/294 = 768/294
  5. 768/294 simplified gives 128/49
  6. So, 60/98 + 42/21 = 128/49
    In mixed form: 230/49

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