Add 12/98 and 50/60
12/98 + 50/60 is 281/294.
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,
50/60 = 50 × 49/60 × 49 = 2450/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2940 + 2450/2940 = 360 + 2450/2940 = 2810/2940 - 2810/2940 simplified gives 281/294
- So, 12/98 + 50/60 = 281/294
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