Add 30/60 and 42/98
30/60 + 42/98 is 13/14.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 30/98 × 30 = 1260/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2940 + 1260/2940 = 1470 + 1260/2940 = 2730/2940 - 2730/2940 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 30/60 + 42/98 = 13/14
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