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Add 8/98 and 84/60

1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 1 24/60

8/98 + 84/60 is 363/245.

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,
    8/98 = 8 × 30/98 × 30 = 240/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    84/60 = 84 × 49/60 × 49 = 4116/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/2940 + 4116/2940 = 240 + 4116/2940 = 4356/2940
  5. 4356/2940 simplified gives 363/245
  6. So, 8/98 + 84/60 = 363/245
    In mixed form: 1118/245

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