Add 84/60 and 28/98
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 28/98
84/60 + 28/98 is 59/35.
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,
28/98 = 28 × 30/98 × 30 = 840/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/2940 + 840/2940 = 4116 + 840/2940 = 4956/2940 - 4956/2940 simplified gives 59/35
- So, 84/60 + 28/98 = 59/35
In mixed form: 124/35
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