Add 12/98 and 24/30
12/98 + 24/30 is 226/245.
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,
12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1470 + 1176/1470 = 180 + 1176/1470 = 1356/1470 - 1356/1470 simplified gives 226/245
- So, 12/98 + 24/30 = 226/245
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