Add 1/98 and 72/60
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 12/60
1/98 + 72/60 is 593/490.
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,
1/98 = 1 × 30/98 × 30 = 30/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
30/2940 + 3528/2940 = 30 + 3528/2940 = 3558/2940 - 3558/2940 simplified gives 593/490
- So, 1/98 + 72/60 = 593/490
In mixed form: 1103/490
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