Add 81/60 and 36/98, Solve 1 21/60 + 36/98 as a fraction

Add 81/60 and 36/98

1^st number: 1 21/60, 2^nd number: 36/98

81/60 + 36/98 is 1683/980.

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,
81/60 = 81 × 49/60 × 49 = 3969/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
36/98 = 36 × 30/98 × 30 = 1080/2940
Add the two like fractions:
3969/2940 + 1080/2940 = 3969 + 1080/2940 = 5049/2940
5049/2940 simplified gives 1683/980
So, 81/60 + 36/98 = 1683/980
In mixed form: 1703/980

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