Add 21/98 and 3/60
21/98 + 3/60 is 37/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
21/98 = 21 × 30/98 × 30 = 630/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
3/60 = 3 × 49/60 × 49 = 147/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
630/2940 + 147/2940 = 630 + 147/2940 = 777/2940 - 777/2940 simplified gives 37/140
- So, 21/98 + 3/60 = 37/140
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