Add 63/60 and 28/98
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 28/98
63/60 + 28/98 is 187/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
63/60 = 63 × 49/60 × 49 = 3087/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
28/98 = 28 × 30/98 × 30 = 840/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/2940 + 840/2940 = 3087 + 840/2940 = 3927/2940 - 3927/2940 simplified gives 187/140
- So, 63/60 + 28/98 = 187/140
In mixed form: 147/140
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