Add 98/75 and 42/60
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 42/60
98/75 + 42/60 is 301/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
98/75 = 98 × 4/75 × 4 = 392/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
392/300 + 210/300 = 392 + 210/300 = 602/300 - 602/300 simplified gives 301/150
- So, 98/75 + 42/60 = 301/150
In mixed form: 21/150
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