Add 12/98 and 32/30
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 1 2/30
12/98 + 32/30 is 874/735.
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,
32/30 = 32 × 49/30 × 49 = 1568/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1470 + 1568/1470 = 180 + 1568/1470 = 1748/1470 - 1748/1470 simplified gives 874/735
- So, 12/98 + 32/30 = 874/735
In mixed form: 1139/735
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