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Add 30/63 and 15/98

30/63 + 15/98 is 185/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    30/63 = 30 × 14/63 × 14 = 420/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    15/98 = 15 × 9/98 × 9 = 135/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/882 + 135/882 = 420 + 135/882 = 555/882
  5. 555/882 simplified gives 185/294
  6. So, 30/63 + 15/98 = 185/294

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