Add 27/60 and 30/98
27/60 + 30/98 is 741/980.
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,
27/60 = 27 × 49/60 × 49 = 1323/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
30/98 = 30 × 30/98 × 30 = 900/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/2940 + 900/2940 = 1323 + 900/2940 = 2223/2940 - 2223/2940 simplified gives 741/980
- So, 27/60 + 30/98 = 741/980
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