Add 60/9 and 80/98
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 80/98
60/9 + 80/98 is 1100/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
60/9 = 60 × 98/9 × 98 = 5880/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
80/98 = 80 × 9/98 × 9 = 720/882 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/882 + 720/882 = 5880 + 720/882 = 6600/882 - 6600/882 simplified gives 1100/147
- So, 60/9 + 80/98 = 1100/147
In mixed form: 771/147
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