Add 15/98 and 48/60
15/98 + 48/60 is 467/490.
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,
15/98 = 15 × 30/98 × 30 = 450/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2940 + 2352/2940 = 450 + 2352/2940 = 2802/2940 - 2802/2940 simplified gives 467/490
- So, 15/98 + 48/60 = 467/490
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