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Add 7/98 and 72/60

1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 12/60

7/98 + 72/60 is 89/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    7/98 = 7 × 30/98 × 30 = 210/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/2940 + 3528/2940 = 210 + 3528/2940 = 3738/2940
  5. 3738/2940 simplified gives 89/70
  6. So, 7/98 + 72/60 = 89/70
    In mixed form: 119/70

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