Add 54/60 and 36/98
54/60 + 36/98 is 621/490.
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,
54/60 = 54 × 49/60 × 49 = 2646/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
36/98 = 36 × 30/98 × 30 = 1080/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/2940 + 1080/2940 = 2646 + 1080/2940 = 3726/2940 - 3726/2940 simplified gives 621/490
- So, 54/60 + 36/98 = 621/490
In mixed form: 1131/490
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