Add 12/98 and 5/60
12/98 + 5/60 is 121/588.
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,
12/98 = 12 × 30/98 × 30 = 360/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
5/60 = 5 × 49/60 × 49 = 245/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2940 + 245/2940 = 360 + 245/2940 = 605/2940 - 605/2940 simplified gives 121/588
- So, 12/98 + 5/60 = 121/588
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/98+5/60 12/98+10/60 36/98+5/60 12/98+15/60 60/98+5/60 12/98+25/60 84/98+5/60 12/98+35/60