Add 60/98 and 42/90
60/98 + 42/90 is 793/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
60/98 = 60 × 45/98 × 45 = 2700/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
42/90 = 42 × 49/90 × 49 = 2058/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/4410 + 2058/4410 = 2700 + 2058/4410 = 4758/4410 - 4758/4410 simplified gives 793/735
- So, 60/98 + 42/90 = 793/735
In mixed form: 158/735
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