Add 98/60 and 3/20
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 3/20
98/60 + 3/20 is 107/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Add the two like fractions:
98/60 + 9/60 = 98 + 9/60 = 107/60 - So, 98/60 + 3/20 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60
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