Add 7/98 and 72/60
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 12/60
7/98 + 72/60 is 89/70.
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,
72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
210/2940 + 3528/2940 = 210 + 3528/2940 = 3738/2940 - 3738/2940 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 7/98 + 72/60 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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