Add 8/60 and 25/98
8/60 + 25/98 is 571/1470.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 49/60 × 49 = 392/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
25/98 = 25 × 30/98 × 30 = 750/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
392/2940 + 750/2940 = 392 + 750/2940 = 1142/2940 - 1142/2940 simplified gives 571/1470
- So, 8/60 + 25/98 = 571/1470
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