Add 48/98 and 6/60
48/98 + 6/60 is 289/490.
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,
48/98 = 48 × 30/98 × 30 = 1440/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/2940 + 294/2940 = 1440 + 294/2940 = 1734/2940 - 1734/2940 simplified gives 289/490
- So, 48/98 + 6/60 = 289/490
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