Add 50/98 and 4/60
50/98 + 4/60 is 424/735.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 30/98 × 30 = 1500/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2940 + 196/2940 = 1500 + 196/2940 = 1696/2940 - 1696/2940 simplified gives 424/735
- So, 50/98 + 4/60 = 424/735
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