Add 1/98 and 54/30
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 24/30
1/98 + 54/30 is 887/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
54/30 = 54 × 49/30 × 49 = 2646/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
15/1470 + 2646/1470 = 15 + 2646/1470 = 2661/1470 - 2661/1470 simplified gives 887/490
- So, 1/98 + 54/30 = 887/490
In mixed form: 1397/490
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