Add 60/45 and 70/98
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 70/98
60/45 + 70/98 is 43/21.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 45/98 × 45 = 3150/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/4410 + 3150/4410 = 5880 + 3150/4410 = 9030/4410 - 9030/4410 simplified gives 43/21
- So, 60/45 + 70/98 = 43/21
In mixed form: 21/21
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