Add 2/60 and 70/98
2/60 + 70/98 is 157/210.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 30/98 × 30 = 2100/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2940 + 2100/2940 = 98 + 2100/2940 = 2198/2940 - 2198/2940 simplified gives 157/210
- So, 2/60 + 70/98 = 157/210
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