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Add 98/60 and 16/5

1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 3 1/5

98/60 + 16/5 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    16/5 = 16 × 12/5 × 12 = 192/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/60 + 192/60 = 98 + 192/60 = 290/60
  5. 290/60 simplified gives 29/6
  6. So, 98/60 + 16/5 = 29/6
    In mixed form: 45/6

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