Add 30/98 and 1/15
30/98 + 1/15 is 274/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
30/98 = 30 × 15/98 × 15 = 450/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
1/15 = 1 × 98/15 × 98 = 98/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1470 + 98/1470 = 450 + 98/1470 = 548/1470 - 548/1470 simplified gives 274/735
- So, 30/98 + 1/15 = 274/735
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