Add 60/75 and 36/98
60/75 + 36/98 is 286/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
60/75 = 60 × 98/75 × 98 = 5880/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
36/98 = 36 × 75/98 × 75 = 2700/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/7350 + 2700/7350 = 5880 + 2700/7350 = 8580/7350 - 8580/7350 simplified gives 286/245
- So, 60/75 + 36/98 = 286/245
In mixed form: 141/245
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