Add 28/60 and 3/98
28/60 + 3/98 is 731/1470.
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,
28/60 = 28 × 49/60 × 49 = 1372/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
3/98 = 3 × 30/98 × 30 = 90/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/2940 + 90/2940 = 1372 + 90/2940 = 1462/2940 - 1462/2940 simplified gives 731/1470
- So, 28/60 + 3/98 = 731/1470
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