Add 60/98 and 40/84
60/98 + 40/84 is 160/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
60/98 = 60 × 6/98 × 6 = 360/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
40/84 = 40 × 7/84 × 7 = 280/588 - Add the two like fractions:
360/588 + 280/588 = 360 + 280/588 = 640/588 - 640/588 simplified gives 160/147
- So, 60/98 + 40/84 = 160/147
In mixed form: 113/147
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