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Add 60/98 and 6/7

60/98 + 6/7 is 72/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    60/98 = 60 × 1/98 × 1 = 60/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    6/7 = 6 × 14/7 × 14 = 84/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/98 + 84/98 = 60 + 84/98 = 144/98
  5. 144/98 simplified gives 72/49
  6. So, 60/98 + 6/7 = 72/49
    In mixed form: 123/49

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