Add 4/98 and 42/60
4/98 + 42/60 is 363/490.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 30/98 × 30 = 120/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
120/2940 + 2058/2940 = 120 + 2058/2940 = 2178/2940 - 2178/2940 simplified gives 363/490
- So, 4/98 + 42/60 = 363/490
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