Add 2/60 and 21/98
2/60 + 21/98 is 26/105.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 30/98 × 30 = 630/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2940 + 630/2940 = 98 + 630/2940 = 728/2940 - 728/2940 simplified gives 26/105
- So, 2/60 + 21/98 = 26/105
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