Add 1/98 and 80/30
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 20/30
1/98 + 80/30 is 787/294.
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,
80/30 = 80 × 49/30 × 49 = 3920/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
15/1470 + 3920/1470 = 15 + 3920/1470 = 3935/1470 - 3935/1470 simplified gives 787/294
- So, 1/98 + 80/30 = 787/294
In mixed form: 2199/294
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