Add 30/75 and 40/98
30/75 + 40/98 is 198/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
30/75 = 30 × 98/75 × 98 = 2940/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
40/98 = 40 × 75/98 × 75 = 3000/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/7350 + 3000/7350 = 2940 + 3000/7350 = 5940/7350 - 5940/7350 simplified gives 198/245
- So, 30/75 + 40/98 = 198/245
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