Add 60/98 and 48/72
60/98 + 48/72 is 188/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
60/98 = 60 × 36/98 × 36 = 2160/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
48/72 = 48 × 49/72 × 49 = 2352/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/3528 + 2352/3528 = 2160 + 2352/3528 = 4512/3528 - 4512/3528 simplified gives 188/147
- So, 60/98 + 48/72 = 188/147
In mixed form: 141/147
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