Add 30/35 and 12/98
30/35 + 12/98 is 48/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
30/35 = 30 × 14/35 × 14 = 420/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490 - Add the two like fractions:
420/490 + 60/490 = 420 + 60/490 = 480/490 - 480/490 simplified gives 48/49
- So, 30/35 + 12/98 = 48/49
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