Add 45/60 and 90/98
45/60 + 90/98 is 327/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
45/60 = 45 × 49/60 × 49 = 2205/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
90/98 = 90 × 30/98 × 30 = 2700/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2940 + 2700/2940 = 2205 + 2700/2940 = 4905/2940 - 4905/2940 simplified gives 327/196
- So, 45/60 + 90/98 = 327/196
In mixed form: 1131/196
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