Add 5/98 and 4/60
5/98 + 4/60 is 173/1470.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 30/98 × 30 = 150/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2940 + 196/2940 = 150 + 196/2940 = 346/2940 - 346/2940 simplified gives 173/1470
- So, 5/98 + 4/60 = 173/1470
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