Add 24/30 and 63/98
24/30 + 63/98 is 101/70.
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,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
63/98 = 63 × 15/98 × 15 = 945/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1470 + 945/1470 = 1176 + 945/1470 = 2121/1470 - 2121/1470 simplified gives 101/70
- So, 24/30 + 63/98 = 101/70
In mixed form: 131/70
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