Add 72/98 and 8/60
72/98 + 8/60 is 638/735.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 49/60 × 49 = 392/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/2940 + 392/2940 = 2160 + 392/2940 = 2552/2940 - 2552/2940 simplified gives 638/735
- So, 72/98 + 8/60 = 638/735
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