Add 2/98 and 2/60
2/98 + 2/60 is 79/1470.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
2/98 = 2 × 30/98 × 30 = 60/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
2/60 = 2 × 49/60 × 49 = 98/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
60/2940 + 98/2940 = 60 + 98/2940 = 158/2940 - 158/2940 simplified gives 79/1470
- So, 2/98 + 2/60 = 79/1470
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