Add 12/98 and 54/60
12/98 + 54/60 is 501/490.
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,
12/98 = 12 × 30/98 × 30 = 360/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
54/60 = 54 × 49/60 × 49 = 2646/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2940 + 2646/2940 = 360 + 2646/2940 = 3006/2940 - 3006/2940 simplified gives 501/490
- So, 12/98 + 54/60 = 501/490
In mixed form: 111/490
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