Add 8/98 and 8/60
8/98 + 8/60 is 158/735.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 49/60 × 49 = 392/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
240/2940 + 392/2940 = 240 + 392/2940 = 632/2940 - 632/2940 simplified gives 158/735
- So, 8/98 + 8/60 = 158/735
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