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Add 75/60 and 20/98

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 20/98

75/60 + 20/98 is 285/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    20/98 = 20 × 30/98 × 30 = 600/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/2940 + 600/2940 = 3675 + 600/2940 = 4275/2940
  5. 4275/2940 simplified gives 285/196
  6. So, 75/60 + 20/98 = 285/196
    In mixed form: 189/196

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