Add 98/18 and 6/60
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 6/60
98/18 + 6/60 is 499/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
98/18 = 98 × 10/18 × 10 = 980/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
980/180 + 18/180 = 980 + 18/180 = 998/180 - 998/180 simplified gives 499/90
- So, 98/18 + 6/60 = 499/90
In mixed form: 549/90
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