Add 3/30 and 2/98
3/30 + 2/98 is 59/490.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 49/30 × 49 = 147/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
2/98 = 2 × 15/98 × 15 = 30/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
147/1470 + 30/1470 = 147 + 30/1470 = 177/1470 - 177/1470 simplified gives 59/490
- So, 3/30 + 2/98 = 59/490
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