Add 30/35 and 16/98
30/35 + 16/98 is 50/49.
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,
16/98 = 16 × 5/98 × 5 = 80/490 - Add the two like fractions:
420/490 + 80/490 = 420 + 80/490 = 500/490 - 500/490 simplified gives 50/49
- So, 30/35 + 16/98 = 50/49
In mixed form: 11/49
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