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Add 42/60 and 90/98

42/60 + 90/98 is 793/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    90/98 = 90 × 30/98 × 30 = 2700/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/2940 + 2700/2940 = 2058 + 2700/2940 = 4758/2940
  5. 4758/2940 simplified gives 793/490
  6. So, 42/60 + 90/98 = 793/490
    In mixed form: 1303/490

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