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Add 7/60 and 63/98

7/60 + 63/98 is 319/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    7/60 = 7 × 49/60 × 49 = 343/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    63/98 = 63 × 30/98 × 30 = 1890/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/2940 + 1890/2940 = 343 + 1890/2940 = 2233/2940
  5. 2233/2940 simplified gives 319/420
  6. So, 7/60 + 63/98 = 319/420

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