Add 98/60 and 30/40
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 30/40
98/60 + 30/40 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
98/60 = 98 × 2/60 × 2 = 196/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
196/120 + 90/120 = 196 + 90/120 = 286/120 - 286/120 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 98/60 + 30/40 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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