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Add 60/98 and 5/3

1st number: 60/98, 2nd number: 1 2/3

60/98 + 5/3 is 335/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 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 3 × 98 = 294,
    5/3 = 5 × 98/3 × 98 = 490/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/294 + 490/294 = 180 + 490/294 = 670/294
  5. 670/294 simplified gives 335/147
  6. So, 60/98 + 5/3 = 335/147
    In mixed form: 241/147

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