Add 30/45 and 50/98
30/45 + 50/98 is 173/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
30/45 = 30 × 98/45 × 98 = 2940/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/4410 + 2250/4410 = 2940 + 2250/4410 = 5190/4410 - 5190/4410 simplified gives 173/147
- So, 30/45 + 50/98 = 173/147
In mixed form: 126/147
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