Add 2/60 and 18/98
2/60 + 18/98 is 319/1470.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 49/60 × 49 = 98/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
18/98 = 18 × 30/98 × 30 = 540/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2940 + 540/2940 = 98 + 540/2940 = 638/2940 - 638/2940 simplified gives 319/1470
- So, 2/60 + 18/98 = 319/1470
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