Add 60/45 and 16/98
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 16/98
60/45 + 16/98 is 220/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
60/45 = 60 × 98/45 × 98 = 5880/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
16/98 = 16 × 45/98 × 45 = 720/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/4410 + 720/4410 = 5880 + 720/4410 = 6600/4410 - 6600/4410 simplified gives 220/147
- So, 60/45 + 16/98 = 220/147
In mixed form: 173/147
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