Add 60/4 and 7/98
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 7/98
60/4 + 7/98 is 211/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
60/4 = 60 × 49/4 × 49 = 2940/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
7/98 = 7 × 2/98 × 2 = 14/196 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/196 + 14/196 = 2940 + 14/196 = 2954/196 - 2954/196 simplified gives 211/14
- So, 60/4 + 7/98 = 211/14
In mixed form: 151/14
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