Add 84/60 and 2/98
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 2/98
84/60 + 2/98 is 348/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
84/60 = 84 × 49/60 × 49 = 4116/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
2/98 = 2 × 30/98 × 30 = 60/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/2940 + 60/2940 = 4116 + 60/2940 = 4176/2940 - 4176/2940 simplified gives 348/245
- So, 84/60 + 2/98 = 348/245
In mixed form: 1103/245
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