Add 12/30 and 2/98
12/30 + 2/98 is 103/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
2/98 = 2 × 15/98 × 15 = 30/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
588/1470 + 30/1470 = 588 + 30/1470 = 618/1470 - 618/1470 simplified gives 103/245
- So, 12/30 + 2/98 = 103/245
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/30+2/98 12/30+4/98 12/60+2/98 36/30+2/98 12/30+6/98 12/90+2/98 60/30+2/98 12/30+10/98 84/30+2/98 12/30+14/98