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Add 98/28 and 2/60

1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 2/60

98/28 + 2/60 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    98/28 = 98 × 15/28 × 15 = 1470/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/420 + 14/420 = 1470 + 14/420 = 1484/420
  5. 1484/420 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 98/28 + 2/60 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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