Add 60/98 and 24/28
60/98 + 24/28 is 72/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
60/98 = 60 × 2/98 × 2 = 120/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
24/28 = 24 × 7/28 × 7 = 168/196 - Add the two like fractions:
120/196 + 168/196 = 120 + 168/196 = 288/196 - 288/196 simplified gives 72/49
- So, 60/98 + 24/28 = 72/49
In mixed form: 123/49
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