Add 49/98 and 3/60
49/98 + 3/60 is 11/20.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 49/60 × 49 = 147/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2940 + 147/2940 = 1470 + 147/2940 = 1617/2940 - 1617/2940 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 49/98 + 3/60 = 11/20
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