Add 81/98 and 20/60
81/98 + 20/60 is 341/294.
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,
20/60 = 20 × 49/60 × 49 = 980/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/2940 + 980/2940 = 2430 + 980/2940 = 3410/2940 - 3410/2940 simplified gives 341/294
- So, 81/98 + 20/60 = 341/294
In mixed form: 147/294
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