Add 30/84 and 15/98
30/84 + 15/98 is 25/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
30/84 = 30 × 7/84 × 7 = 210/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588 - Add the two like fractions:
210/588 + 90/588 = 210 + 90/588 = 300/588 - 300/588 simplified gives 25/49
- So, 30/84 + 15/98 = 25/49
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