Add 60/75 and 50/98
60/75 + 50/98 is 321/245.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 75/98 × 75 = 3750/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/7350 + 3750/7350 = 5880 + 3750/7350 = 9630/7350 - 9630/7350 simplified gives 321/245
- So, 60/75 + 50/98 = 321/245
In mixed form: 176/245
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