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Add 45/98 and 4/60

45/98 + 4/60 is 773/1470.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    45/98 = 45 × 30/98 × 30 = 1350/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2940 + 196/2940 = 1350 + 196/2940 = 1546/2940
  5. 1546/2940 simplified gives 773/1470
  6. So, 45/98 + 4/60 = 773/1470

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