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Add 28/98 and 56/60

28/98 + 56/60 is 128/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    28/98 = 28 × 30/98 × 30 = 840/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    56/60 = 56 × 49/60 × 49 = 2744/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/2940 + 2744/2940 = 840 + 2744/2940 = 3584/2940
  5. 3584/2940 simplified gives 128/105
  6. So, 28/98 + 56/60 = 128/105
    In mixed form: 123/105

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