Add 27/98 and 48/60
27/98 + 48/60 is 527/490.
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,
27/98 = 27 × 30/98 × 30 = 810/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
810/2940 + 2352/2940 = 810 + 2352/2940 = 3162/2940 - 3162/2940 simplified gives 527/490
- So, 27/98 + 48/60 = 527/490
In mixed form: 137/490
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