Add 30/98 and 14/42
30/98 + 14/42 is 94/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
14/42 = 14 × 7/42 × 7 = 98/294 - Add the two like fractions:
90/294 + 98/294 = 90 + 98/294 = 188/294 - 188/294 simplified gives 94/147
- So, 30/98 + 14/42 = 94/147
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