Add 25/60 and 60/98
25/60 + 60/98 is 605/588.
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,
25/60 = 25 × 49/60 × 49 = 1225/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
60/98 = 60 × 30/98 × 30 = 1800/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2940 + 1800/2940 = 1225 + 1800/2940 = 3025/2940 - 3025/2940 simplified gives 605/588
- So, 25/60 + 60/98 = 605/588
In mixed form: 117/588
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