Add 14/98 and 80/60
1st number: 14/98, 2nd number: 1 20/60
14/98 + 80/60 is 31/21.
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,
14/98 = 14 × 30/98 × 30 = 420/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
80/60 = 80 × 49/60 × 49 = 3920/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2940 + 3920/2940 = 420 + 3920/2940 = 4340/2940 - 4340/2940 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 14/98 + 80/60 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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