Add 5/9 and 60/98
5/9 + 60/98 is 515/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
60/98 = 60 × 9/98 × 9 = 540/882 - Add the two like fractions:
490/882 + 540/882 = 490 + 540/882 = 1030/882 - 1030/882 simplified gives 515/441
- So, 5/9 + 60/98 = 515/441
In mixed form: 174/441
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