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Add 98/2 and 16/60

1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 16/60

98/2 + 16/60 is 739/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    98/2 = 98 × 30/2 × 30 = 2940/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/60 + 16/60 = 2940 + 16/60 = 2956/60
  5. 2956/60 simplified gives 739/15
  6. So, 98/2 + 16/60 = 739/15
    In mixed form: 494/15

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