Add 3/4 and 98/60
1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 38/60
3/4 + 98/60 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60 - Add the two like fractions:
45/60 + 98/60 = 45 + 98/60 = 143/60 - So, 3/4 + 98/60 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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