Add 30/6 and 30/98
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 30/98
30/6 + 30/98 is 260/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
30/6 = 30 × 49/6 × 49 = 1470/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/294 + 90/294 = 1470 + 90/294 = 1560/294 - 1560/294 simplified gives 260/49
- So, 30/6 + 30/98 = 260/49
In mixed form: 515/49
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