Add 8/98 and 27/60
8/98 + 27/60 is 521/980.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 30/98 × 30 = 240/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
27/60 = 27 × 49/60 × 49 = 1323/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
240/2940 + 1323/2940 = 240 + 1323/2940 = 1563/2940 - 1563/2940 simplified gives 521/980
- So, 8/98 + 27/60 = 521/980
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