Add 30/42 and 15/98
30/42 + 15/98 is 85/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
30/42 = 30 × 7/42 × 7 = 210/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294 - Add the two like fractions:
210/294 + 45/294 = 210 + 45/294 = 255/294 - 255/294 simplified gives 85/98
- So, 30/42 + 15/98 = 85/98
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