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Add 98/5 and 9/60

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 9/60

98/5 + 9/60 is 79/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    98/5 = 98 × 12/5 × 12 = 1176/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/60 + 9/60 = 1176 + 9/60 = 1185/60
  5. 1185/60 simplified gives 79/4
  6. So, 98/5 + 9/60 = 79/4
    In mixed form: 193/4

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