Add 60/81 and 40/98
60/81 + 40/98 is 1520/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
60/81 = 60 × 98/81 × 98 = 5880/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
40/98 = 40 × 81/98 × 81 = 3240/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/7938 + 3240/7938 = 5880 + 3240/7938 = 9120/7938 - 9120/7938 simplified gives 1520/1323
- So, 60/81 + 40/98 = 1520/1323
In mixed form: 1197/1323
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