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Add 30/98 and 15/16

30/98 + 15/16 is 975/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 16 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    30/98 = 30 × 8/98 × 8 = 240/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    15/16 = 15 × 49/16 × 49 = 735/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/784 + 735/784 = 240 + 735/784 = 975/784
  5. So, 30/98 + 15/16 = 975/784
    In mixed form: 1191/784

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