Add 98/72 and 27/60
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 27/60
98/72 + 27/60 is 163/90.
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,
27/60 = 27 × 6/60 × 6 = 162/360 - Add the two like fractions:
490/360 + 162/360 = 490 + 162/360 = 652/360 - 652/360 simplified gives 163/90
- So, 98/72 + 27/60 = 163/90
In mixed form: 173/90
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