Add 45/98 and 80/60
1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 1 20/60
45/98 + 80/60 is 527/294.
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,
80/60 = 80 × 49/60 × 49 = 3920/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2940 + 3920/2940 = 1350 + 3920/2940 = 5270/2940 - 5270/2940 simplified gives 527/294
- So, 45/98 + 80/60 = 527/294
In mixed form: 1233/294
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