Add 27/60 and 96/98
27/60 + 96/98 is 1401/980.
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,
96/98 = 96 × 30/98 × 30 = 2880/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/2940 + 2880/2940 = 1323 + 2880/2940 = 4203/2940 - 4203/2940 simplified gives 1401/980
- So, 27/60 + 96/98 = 1401/980
In mixed form: 1421/980
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