Add 54/98 and 75/60
1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 1 15/60
54/98 + 75/60 is 353/196.
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,
54/98 = 54 × 30/98 × 30 = 1620/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2940 + 3675/2940 = 1620 + 3675/2940 = 5295/2940 - 5295/2940 simplified gives 353/196
- So, 54/98 + 75/60 = 353/196
In mixed form: 1157/196
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