Add 72/98 and 50/60
72/98 + 50/60 is 461/294.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 30/98 × 30 = 2160/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
50/60 = 50 × 49/60 × 49 = 2450/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/2940 + 2450/2940 = 2160 + 2450/2940 = 4610/2940 - 4610/2940 simplified gives 461/294
- So, 72/98 + 50/60 = 461/294
In mixed form: 1167/294
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