Add 60/72 and 42/98
60/72 + 42/98 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
60/72 = 60 × 49/72 × 49 = 2940/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
42/98 = 42 × 36/98 × 36 = 1512/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/3528 + 1512/3528 = 2940 + 1512/3528 = 4452/3528 - 4452/3528 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 60/72 + 42/98 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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