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Add 60/98 and 48/72

60/98 + 48/72 is 188/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    60/98 = 60 × 36/98 × 36 = 2160/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    48/72 = 48 × 49/72 × 49 = 2352/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/3528 + 2352/3528 = 2160 + 2352/3528 = 4512/3528
  5. 4512/3528 simplified gives 188/147
  6. So, 60/98 + 48/72 = 188/147
    In mixed form: 141/147

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