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Add 6/98 and 6/60

6/98 + 6/60 is 79/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    6/98 = 6 × 30/98 × 30 = 180/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/2940 + 294/2940 = 180 + 294/2940 = 474/2940
  5. 474/2940 simplified gives 79/490
  6. So, 6/98 + 6/60 = 79/490

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