Add 18/98 and 21/30
18/98 + 21/30 is 433/490.
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,
18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
21/30 = 21 × 49/30 × 49 = 1029/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1470 + 1029/1470 = 270 + 1029/1470 = 1299/1470 - 1299/1470 simplified gives 433/490
- So, 18/98 + 21/30 = 433/490
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