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Add 60/98 and 90/96

60/98 + 90/96 is 1215/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
    60/98 = 60 × 48/98 × 48 = 2880/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    90/96 = 90 × 49/96 × 49 = 4410/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/4704 + 4410/4704 = 2880 + 4410/4704 = 7290/4704
  5. 7290/4704 simplified gives 1215/784
  6. So, 60/98 + 90/96 = 1215/784
    In mixed form: 1431/784

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