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Add 10/98 and 60/36

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 1 24/36

10/98 + 60/36 is 260/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    10/98 = 10 × 18/98 × 18 = 180/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    60/36 = 60 × 49/36 × 49 = 2940/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1764 + 2940/1764 = 180 + 2940/1764 = 3120/1764
  5. 3120/1764 simplified gives 260/147
  6. So, 10/98 + 60/36 = 260/147
    In mixed form: 1113/147

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