Add 49/98 and 18/60
49/98 + 18/60 is 4/5.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 30/98 × 30 = 1470/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2940 + 882/2940 = 1470 + 882/2940 = 2352/2940 - 2352/2940 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 49/98 + 18/60 = 4/5
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