Add 98/75 and 50/60
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 50/60
98/75 + 50/60 is 107/50.
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,
50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
392/300 + 250/300 = 392 + 250/300 = 642/300 - 642/300 simplified gives 107/50
- So, 98/75 + 50/60 = 107/50
In mixed form: 27/50
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