Add 80/60 and 7/98, Solve 1 20/60 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 80/60 and 7/98

1^st number: 1 20/60, 2^nd number: 7/98

80/60 + 7/98 is 59/42.

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,
80/60 = 80 × 49/60 × 49 = 3920/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
7/98 = 7 × 30/98 × 30 = 210/2940
Add the two like fractions:
3920/2940 + 210/2940 = 3920 + 210/2940 = 4130/2940
4130/2940 simplified gives 59/42
So, 80/60 + 7/98 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42

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