Add 98/60 and 27/49
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 27/49
98/60 + 27/49 is 3211/1470.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 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 49 × 60 = 2940,
27/49 = 27 × 60/49 × 60 = 1620/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
4802/2940 + 1620/2940 = 4802 + 1620/2940 = 6422/2940 - 6422/2940 simplified gives 3211/1470
- So, 98/60 + 27/49 = 3211/1470
In mixed form: 2271/1470
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