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Add 9/98 and 12/60

9/98 + 12/60 is 143/490.

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,
    9/98 = 9 × 30/98 × 30 = 270/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    12/60 = 12 × 49/60 × 49 = 588/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/2940 + 588/2940 = 270 + 588/2940 = 858/2940
  5. 858/2940 simplified gives 143/490
  6. So, 9/98 + 12/60 = 143/490

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