Add 98/60 and 7/54
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 7/54
98/60 + 7/54 is 238/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
98/60 = 98 × 9/60 × 9 = 882/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
7/54 = 7 × 10/54 × 10 = 70/540 - Add the two like fractions:
882/540 + 70/540 = 882 + 70/540 = 952/540 - 952/540 simplified gives 238/135
- So, 98/60 + 7/54 = 238/135
In mixed form: 1103/135
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