Add 98/72 and 14/60
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 14/60
98/72 + 14/60 is 287/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
14/60 = 14 × 6/60 × 6 = 84/360 - Add the two like fractions:
490/360 + 84/360 = 490 + 84/360 = 574/360 - 574/360 simplified gives 287/180
- So, 98/72 + 14/60 = 287/180
In mixed form: 1107/180
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