Add 72/60 and 36/98
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 36/98
72/60 + 36/98 is 384/245.
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,
72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
36/98 = 36 × 30/98 × 30 = 1080/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2940 + 1080/2940 = 3528 + 1080/2940 = 4608/2940 - 4608/2940 simplified gives 384/245
- So, 72/60 + 36/98 = 384/245
In mixed form: 1139/245
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