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Add 98/60 and 14/35

1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 14/35

98/60 + 14/35 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    98/60 = 98 × 7/60 × 7 = 686/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/420 + 168/420 = 686 + 168/420 = 854/420
  5. 854/420 simplified gives 61/30
  6. So, 98/60 + 14/35 = 61/30
    In mixed form: 21/30

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