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Add 81/98 and 4/60

81/98 + 4/60 is 1313/1470.

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,
    81/98 = 81 × 30/98 × 30 = 2430/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/2940 + 196/2940 = 2430 + 196/2940 = 2626/2940
  5. 2626/2940 simplified gives 1313/1470
  6. So, 81/98 + 4/60 = 1313/1470

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