Add 98/60 and 1/98
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 1/98
98/60 + 1/98 is 1208/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
98/60 = 98 × 49/60 × 49 = 4802/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
1/98 = 1 × 30/98 × 30 = 30/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
4802/2940 + 30/2940 = 4802 + 30/2940 = 4832/2940 - 4832/2940 simplified gives 1208/735
- So, 98/60 + 1/98 = 1208/735
In mixed form: 1473/735
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