Add 30/36 and 60/98
30/36 + 60/98 is 425/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
30/36 = 30 × 49/36 × 49 = 1470/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
60/98 = 60 × 18/98 × 18 = 1080/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/1764 + 1080/1764 = 1470 + 1080/1764 = 2550/1764 - 2550/1764 simplified gives 425/294
- So, 30/36 + 60/98 = 425/294
In mixed form: 1131/294
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