Add 30/50 and 63/98
30/50 + 63/98 is 87/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
30/50 = 30 × 49/50 × 49 = 1470/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
63/98 = 63 × 25/98 × 25 = 1575/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2450 + 1575/2450 = 1470 + 1575/2450 = 3045/2450 - 3045/2450 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 30/50 + 63/98 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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