Add 3/98 and 21/60
3/98 + 21/60 is 373/980.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 30/98 × 30 = 90/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
21/60 = 21 × 49/60 × 49 = 1029/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
90/2940 + 1029/2940 = 90 + 1029/2940 = 1119/2940 - 1119/2940 simplified gives 373/980
- So, 3/98 + 21/60 = 373/980
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