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Add 60/98 and 9/75

60/98 + 9/75 is 897/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    60/98 = 60 × 75/98 × 75 = 4500/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    9/75 = 9 × 98/75 × 98 = 882/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4500/7350 + 882/7350 = 4500 + 882/7350 = 5382/7350
  5. 5382/7350 simplified gives 897/1225
  6. So, 60/98 + 9/75 = 897/1225

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