Add 20/98 and 14/30
20/98 + 14/30 is 493/735.
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,
20/98 = 20 × 15/98 × 15 = 300/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
14/30 = 14 × 49/30 × 49 = 686/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1470 + 686/1470 = 300 + 686/1470 = 986/1470 - 986/1470 simplified gives 493/735
- So, 20/98 + 14/30 = 493/735
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