Add 98/60 and 36/72
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 36/72
98/60 + 36/72 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
98/60 = 98 × 6/60 × 6 = 588/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
588/360 + 180/360 = 588 + 180/360 = 768/360 - 768/360 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 98/60 + 36/72 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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