Add 21/98 and 48/30
1st number: 21/98, 2nd number: 1 18/30
21/98 + 48/30 is 127/70.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 15/98 × 15 = 315/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1470 + 2352/1470 = 315 + 2352/1470 = 2667/1470 - 2667/1470 simplified gives 127/70
- So, 21/98 + 48/30 = 127/70
In mixed form: 157/70
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