Add 60/98 and 98/80, Solve 60/98 + 1 18/80 as a fraction

Add 60/98 and 98/80

1^st number: 60/98, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

60/98 + 98/80 is 3601/1960.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
60/98 = 60 × 40/98 × 40 = 2400/3920
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
98/80 = 98 × 49/80 × 49 = 4802/3920
Add the two like fractions:
2400/3920 + 4802/3920 = 2400 + 4802/3920 = 7202/3920
7202/3920 simplified gives 3601/1960
So, 60/98 + 98/80 = 3601/1960
In mixed form: 11641/1960

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