Add 18/60 and 9/98
18/60 + 9/98 is 96/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
9/98 = 9 × 30/98 × 30 = 270/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
882/2940 + 270/2940 = 882 + 270/2940 = 1152/2940 - 1152/2940 simplified gives 96/245
- So, 18/60 + 9/98 = 96/245
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