Add 96/98 and 14/60
96/98 + 14/60 is 1783/1470.
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,
96/98 = 96 × 30/98 × 30 = 2880/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
14/60 = 14 × 49/60 × 49 = 686/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/2940 + 686/2940 = 2880 + 686/2940 = 3566/2940 - 3566/2940 simplified gives 1783/1470
- So, 96/98 + 14/60 = 1783/1470
In mixed form: 1313/1470
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