Add 42/98 and 18/60
42/98 + 18/60 is 51/70.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 30/98 × 30 = 1260/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/2940 + 882/2940 = 1260 + 882/2940 = 2142/2940 - 2142/2940 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 42/98 + 18/60 = 51/70
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