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Add 28/98 and 84/30

1st number: 28/98, 2nd number: 2 24/30

28/98 + 84/30 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    28/98 = 28 × 15/98 × 15 = 420/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    84/30 = 84 × 49/30 × 49 = 4116/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/1470 + 4116/1470 = 420 + 4116/1470 = 4536/1470
  5. 4536/1470 simplified gives 108/35
  6. So, 28/98 + 84/30 = 108/35
    In mixed form: 33/35

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