Add 3/60 and 45/98
3/60 + 45/98 is 499/980.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 49/60 × 49 = 147/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
45/98 = 45 × 30/98 × 30 = 1350/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
147/2940 + 1350/2940 = 147 + 1350/2940 = 1497/2940 - 1497/2940 simplified gives 499/980
- So, 3/60 + 45/98 = 499/980
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