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Add 24/98 and 14/60

24/98 + 14/60 is 703/1470.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    24/98 = 24 × 30/98 × 30 = 720/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    14/60 = 14 × 49/60 × 49 = 686/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/2940 + 686/2940 = 720 + 686/2940 = 1406/2940
  5. 1406/2940 simplified gives 703/1470
  6. So, 24/98 + 14/60 = 703/1470

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