Add 9/98 and 42/60
9/98 + 42/60 is 194/245.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
270/2940 + 2058/2940 = 270 + 2058/2940 = 2328/2940 - 2328/2940 simplified gives 194/245
- So, 9/98 + 42/60 = 194/245
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