Add 6/60 and 14/98
6/60 + 14/98 is 17/70.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
14/98 = 14 × 30/98 × 30 = 420/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2940 + 420/2940 = 294 + 420/2940 = 714/2940 - 714/2940 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 6/60 + 14/98 = 17/70
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