Add 9/98 and 40/60
9/98 + 40/60 is 223/294.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 30/98 × 30 = 270/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2940 + 1960/2940 = 270 + 1960/2940 = 2230/2940 - 2230/2940 simplified gives 223/294
- So, 9/98 + 40/60 = 223/294
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