Add 30/75 and 50/98
30/75 + 50/98 is 223/245.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 75/98 × 75 = 3750/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/7350 + 3750/7350 = 2940 + 3750/7350 = 6690/7350 - 6690/7350 simplified gives 223/245
- So, 30/75 + 50/98 = 223/245
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