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Add 98/7 and 28/60

1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 28/60

98/7 + 28/60 is 217/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    98/7 = 98 × 60/7 × 60 = 5880/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    28/60 = 28 × 7/60 × 7 = 196/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5880/420 + 196/420 = 5880 + 196/420 = 6076/420
  5. 6076/420 simplified gives 217/15
  6. So, 98/7 + 28/60 = 217/15
    In mixed form: 147/15

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