Add 98/60 and 7/4
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 1 3/4
98/60 + 7/4 is 203/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
7/4 = 7 × 15/4 × 15 = 105/60 - Add the two like fractions:
98/60 + 105/60 = 98 + 105/60 = 203/60 - So, 98/60 + 7/4 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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