Add 16/98 and 35/30
1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 1 5/30
16/98 + 35/30 is 391/294.
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,
16/98 = 16 × 15/98 × 15 = 240/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
35/30 = 35 × 49/30 × 49 = 1715/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1470 + 1715/1470 = 240 + 1715/1470 = 1955/1470 - 1955/1470 simplified gives 391/294
- So, 16/98 + 35/30 = 391/294
In mixed form: 197/294
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