Add 30/84 and 72/98
30/84 + 72/98 is 107/98.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 6/98 × 6 = 432/588 - Add the two like fractions:
210/588 + 432/588 = 210 + 432/588 = 642/588 - 642/588 simplified gives 107/98
- So, 30/84 + 72/98 = 107/98
In mixed form: 19/98
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