Add 30/60 and 24/98
30/60 + 24/98 is 73/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
30/60 = 30 × 49/60 × 49 = 1470/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
24/98 = 24 × 30/98 × 30 = 720/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2940 + 720/2940 = 1470 + 720/2940 = 2190/2940 - 2190/2940 simplified gives 73/98
- So, 30/60 + 24/98 = 73/98
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