Add 7/98 and 21/60
7/98 + 21/60 is 59/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
7/98 = 7 × 30/98 × 30 = 210/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
21/60 = 21 × 49/60 × 49 = 1029/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
210/2940 + 1029/2940 = 210 + 1029/2940 = 1239/2940 - 1239/2940 simplified gives 59/140
- So, 7/98 + 21/60 = 59/140
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