Add 75/98 and 72/60, Solve 75/98 + 1 12/60 as a fraction

Add 75/98 and 72/60

1^st number: 75/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

75/98 + 72/60 is 963/490.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
75/98 = 75 × 30/98 × 30 = 2250/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940
Add the two like fractions:
2250/2940 + 3528/2940 = 2250 + 3528/2940 = 5778/2940
5778/2940 simplified gives 963/490
So, 75/98 + 72/60 = 963/490
In mixed form: 1473/490

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