Add 81/98 and 12/60
81/98 + 12/60 is 503/490.
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,
81/98 = 81 × 30/98 × 30 = 2430/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
12/60 = 12 × 49/60 × 49 = 588/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/2940 + 588/2940 = 2430 + 588/2940 = 3018/2940 - 3018/2940 simplified gives 503/490
- So, 81/98 + 12/60 = 503/490
In mixed form: 113/490
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