Add 63/60 and 75/98, Solve 1 3/60 + 75/98 as a fraction

Add 63/60 and 75/98

1^st number: 1 3/60, 2^nd number: 75/98

63/60 + 75/98 is 1779/980.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
63/60 = 63 × 49/60 × 49 = 3087/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
75/98 = 75 × 30/98 × 30 = 2250/2940
Add the two like fractions:
3087/2940 + 2250/2940 = 3087 + 2250/2940 = 5337/2940
5337/2940 simplified gives 1779/980
So, 63/60 + 75/98 = 1779/980
In mixed form: 1799/980

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