Add 42/98 and 49/60
42/98 + 49/60 is 523/420.
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,
49/60 = 49 × 49/60 × 49 = 2401/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/2940 + 2401/2940 = 1260 + 2401/2940 = 3661/2940 - 3661/2940 simplified gives 523/420
- So, 42/98 + 49/60 = 523/420
In mixed form: 1103/420
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