Add 21/60 and 98/45
1st number: 21/60, 2nd number: 2 8/45
21/60 + 98/45 is 91/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180 - Add the two like fractions:
63/180 + 392/180 = 63 + 392/180 = 455/180 - 455/180 simplified gives 91/36
- So, 21/60 + 98/45 = 91/36
In mixed form: 219/36
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