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Add 98/60 and 72/90

1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 72/90

98/60 + 72/90 is 73/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    72/90 = 72 × 2/90 × 2 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/180 + 144/180 = 294 + 144/180 = 438/180
  5. 438/180 simplified gives 73/30
  6. So, 98/60 + 72/90 = 73/30
    In mixed form: 213/30

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