Add 75/60 and 28/98, Solve 1 15/60 + 28/98 as a fraction

Add 75/60 and 28/98

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 28/98

75/60 + 28/98 is 43/28.

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,
75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
28/98 = 28 × 30/98 × 30 = 840/2940
Add the two like fractions:
3675/2940 + 840/2940 = 3675 + 840/2940 = 4515/2940
4515/2940 simplified gives 43/28
So, 75/60 + 28/98 = 43/28
In mixed form: 115/28

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