Add 30/72 and 60/98
30/72 + 60/98 is 605/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
30/72 = 30 × 49/72 × 49 = 1470/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
60/98 = 60 × 36/98 × 36 = 2160/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/3528 + 2160/3528 = 1470 + 2160/3528 = 3630/3528 - 3630/3528 simplified gives 605/588
- So, 30/72 + 60/98 = 605/588
In mixed form: 117/588
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