Add 60/98 and 75/84
60/98 + 75/84 is 295/196.
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,
75/84 = 75 × 7/84 × 7 = 525/588 - Add the two like fractions:
360/588 + 525/588 = 360 + 525/588 = 885/588 - 885/588 simplified gives 295/196
- So, 60/98 + 75/84 = 295/196
In mixed form: 199/196
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