Add 60/90 and 40/98
60/90 + 40/98 is 158/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
60/90 = 60 × 49/90 × 49 = 2940/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
40/98 = 40 × 45/98 × 45 = 1800/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/4410 + 1800/4410 = 2940 + 1800/4410 = 4740/4410 - 4740/4410 simplified gives 158/147
- So, 60/90 + 40/98 = 158/147
In mixed form: 111/147
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