Add 60/98 and 90/96
60/98 + 90/96 is 1215/784.
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,
90/96 = 90 × 49/96 × 49 = 4410/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/4704 + 4410/4704 = 2880 + 4410/4704 = 7290/4704 - 7290/4704 simplified gives 1215/784
- So, 60/98 + 90/96 = 1215/784
In mixed form: 1431/784
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