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Add 98/36 and 2/60

1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 2/60

98/36 + 2/60 is 124/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/180 + 6/180 = 490 + 6/180 = 496/180
  5. 496/180 simplified gives 124/45
  6. So, 98/36 + 2/60 = 124/45
    In mixed form: 234/45

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