Add 8/14 and 60/98
8/14 + 60/98 is 58/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
8/14 = 8 × 7/14 × 7 = 56/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
60/98 = 60 × 1/98 × 1 = 60/98 - Add the two like fractions:
56/98 + 60/98 = 56 + 60/98 = 116/98 - 116/98 simplified gives 58/49
- So, 8/14 + 60/98 = 58/49
In mixed form: 19/49
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