Add 30/98 and 15/42
30/98 + 15/42 is 65/98.
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,
15/42 = 15 × 7/42 × 7 = 105/294 - Add the two like fractions:
90/294 + 105/294 = 90 + 105/294 = 195/294 - 195/294 simplified gives 65/98
- So, 30/98 + 15/42 = 65/98
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