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Add 90/60 and 1/98

1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 1/98

90/60 + 1/98 is 74/49.

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,
    90/60 = 90 × 49/60 × 49 = 4410/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    1/98 = 1 × 30/98 × 30 = 30/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/2940 + 30/2940 = 4410 + 30/2940 = 4440/2940
  5. 4440/2940 simplified gives 74/49
  6. So, 90/60 + 1/98 = 74/49
    In mixed form: 125/49

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