Add 56/98 and 27/60
56/98 + 27/60 is 143/140.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 30/98 × 30 = 1680/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
27/60 = 27 × 49/60 × 49 = 1323/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/2940 + 1323/2940 = 1680 + 1323/2940 = 3003/2940 - 3003/2940 simplified gives 143/140
- So, 56/98 + 27/60 = 143/140
In mixed form: 13/140
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