Add 5/60 and 5/98
5/60 + 5/98 is 79/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
5/60 = 5 × 49/60 × 49 = 245/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
5/98 = 5 × 30/98 × 30 = 150/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
245/2940 + 150/2940 = 245 + 150/2940 = 395/2940 - 395/2940 simplified gives 79/588
- So, 5/60 + 5/98 = 79/588
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