Add 28/30 and 16/98
28/30 + 16/98 is 806/735.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 49/30 × 49 = 1372/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
16/98 = 16 × 15/98 × 15 = 240/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/1470 + 240/1470 = 1372 + 240/1470 = 1612/1470 - 1612/1470 simplified gives 806/735
- So, 28/30 + 16/98 = 806/735
In mixed form: 171/735
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