Add 98/49 and 20/60
1st number: 2 0/49, 2nd number: 20/60
98/49 + 20/60 is 7/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
98/49 = 98 × 60/49 × 60 = 5880/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
20/60 = 20 × 49/60 × 49 = 980/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/2940 + 980/2940 = 5880 + 980/2940 = 6860/2940 - 6860/2940 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 98/49 + 20/60 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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