Add 60/98 and 60/64
60/98 + 60/64 is 1215/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
60/98 = 60 × 32/98 × 32 = 1920/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
60/64 = 60 × 49/64 × 49 = 2940/3136 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/3136 + 2940/3136 = 1920 + 2940/3136 = 4860/3136 - 4860/3136 simplified gives 1215/784
- So, 60/98 + 60/64 = 1215/784
In mixed form: 1431/784
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