Add 2/98 and 48/30
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 18/30
2/98 + 48/30 is 397/245.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 15/98 × 15 = 30/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
30/1470 + 2352/1470 = 30 + 2352/1470 = 2382/1470 - 2382/1470 simplified gives 397/245
- So, 2/98 + 48/30 = 397/245
In mixed form: 1152/245
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