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Add 30/98 and 63/60

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 1 3/60

30/98 + 63/60 is 1329/980.

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,
    30/98 = 30 × 30/98 × 30 = 900/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    63/60 = 63 × 49/60 × 49 = 3087/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2940 + 3087/2940 = 900 + 3087/2940 = 3987/2940
  5. 3987/2940 simplified gives 1329/980
  6. So, 30/98 + 63/60 = 1329/980
    In mixed form: 1349/980

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