Add 75/60 and 4/98
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 4/98
75/60 + 4/98 is 253/196.
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,
75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
4/98 = 4 × 30/98 × 30 = 120/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/2940 + 120/2940 = 3675 + 120/2940 = 3795/2940 - 3795/2940 simplified gives 253/196
- So, 75/60 + 4/98 = 253/196
In mixed form: 157/196
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