Add 12/60 and 96/98
12/60 + 96/98 is 289/245.
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,
12/60 = 12 × 49/60 × 49 = 588/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
96/98 = 96 × 30/98 × 30 = 2880/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
588/2940 + 2880/2940 = 588 + 2880/2940 = 3468/2940 - 3468/2940 simplified gives 289/245
- So, 12/60 + 96/98 = 289/245
In mixed form: 144/245
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