Add 3/30 and 5/98
3/30 + 5/98 is 37/245.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
147/1470 + 75/1470 = 147 + 75/1470 = 222/1470 - 222/1470 simplified gives 37/245
- So, 3/30 + 5/98 = 37/245
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/30+5/98 3/30+10/98 3/60+5/98 9/30+5/98 3/30+15/98 3/90+5/98 15/30+5/98 3/30+25/98 21/30+5/98 3/30+35/98