Add 98/36 and 5/60
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 5/60
98/36 + 5/60 is 101/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 15/180 = 490 + 15/180 = 505/180 - 505/180 simplified gives 101/36
- So, 98/36 + 5/60 = 101/36
In mixed form: 229/36
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