Add 2/4 and 30/49
2/4 + 30/49 is 109/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
30/49 = 30 × 4/49 × 4 = 120/196 - Add the two like fractions:
98/196 + 120/196 = 98 + 120/196 = 218/196 - 218/196 simplified gives 109/98
- So, 2/4 + 30/49 = 109/98
In mixed form: 111/98
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