Add 18/30 and 50/98
18/30 + 50/98 is 272/245.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 49/30 × 49 = 882/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
882/1470 + 750/1470 = 882 + 750/1470 = 1632/1470 - 1632/1470 simplified gives 272/245
- So, 18/30 + 50/98 = 272/245
In mixed form: 127/245
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