Add 98/60 and 18/48
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 18/48
98/60 + 18/48 is 241/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
98/60 = 98 × 4/60 × 4 = 392/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
392/240 + 90/240 = 392 + 90/240 = 482/240 - 482/240 simplified gives 241/120
- So, 98/60 + 18/48 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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