Add 98/60 and 36/84, Solve 1 38/60 + 36/84 as a fraction

Add 98/60 and 36/84

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 36/84

98/60 + 36/84 is 433/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
98/60 = 98 × 7/60 × 7 = 686/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420
Add the two like fractions:
686/420 + 180/420 = 686 + 180/420 = 866/420
866/420 simplified gives 433/210
So, 98/60 + 36/84 = 433/210
In mixed form: 213/210

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