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Add 98/30 and 4/14

1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 4/14

98/30 + 4/14 is 373/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    98/30 = 98 × 7/30 × 7 = 686/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/210 + 60/210 = 686 + 60/210 = 746/210
  5. 746/210 simplified gives 373/105
  6. So, 98/30 + 4/14 = 373/105
    In mixed form: 358/105

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