Add 98/60 and 8/36
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 8/36
98/60 + 8/36 is 167/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
294/180 + 40/180 = 294 + 40/180 = 334/180 - 334/180 simplified gives 167/90
- So, 98/60 + 8/36 = 167/90
In mixed form: 177/90
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