Add 1/60 and 50/98
1/60 + 50/98 is 1549/2940.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
1/60 = 1 × 49/60 × 49 = 49/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
50/98 = 50 × 30/98 × 30 = 1500/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
49/2940 + 1500/2940 = 49 + 1500/2940 = 1549/2940 - So, 1/60 + 50/98 = 1549/2940
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