Add 45/98 and 15/60
45/98 + 15/60 is 139/196.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 30/98 × 30 = 1350/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2940 + 735/2940 = 1350 + 735/2940 = 2085/2940 - 2085/2940 simplified gives 139/196
- So, 45/98 + 15/60 = 139/196
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/98+15/60 45/98+30/60 45/98+45/60 45/98+75/60