Add 14/98 and 20/30
14/98 + 20/30 is 17/21.
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,
14/98 = 14 × 15/98 × 15 = 210/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
20/30 = 20 × 49/30 × 49 = 980/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1470 + 980/1470 = 210 + 980/1470 = 1190/1470 - 1190/1470 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 14/98 + 20/30 = 17/21
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