Add 60/98 and 45/96
60/98 + 45/96 is 1695/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
60/98 = 60 × 48/98 × 48 = 2880/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
45/96 = 45 × 49/96 × 49 = 2205/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/4704 + 2205/4704 = 2880 + 2205/4704 = 5085/4704 - 5085/4704 simplified gives 1695/1568
- So, 60/98 + 45/96 = 1695/1568
In mixed form: 1127/1568
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