Add 30/54 and 72/98
30/54 + 72/98 is 569/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
30/54 = 30 × 49/54 × 49 = 1470/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
72/98 = 72 × 27/98 × 27 = 1944/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2646 + 1944/2646 = 1470 + 1944/2646 = 3414/2646 - 3414/2646 simplified gives 569/441
- So, 30/54 + 72/98 = 569/441
In mixed form: 1128/441
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