Add 30/98 and 16/30
30/98 + 16/30 is 617/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 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 30 × 49 = 1470,
16/30 = 16 × 49/30 × 49 = 784/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1470 + 784/1470 = 450 + 784/1470 = 1234/1470 - 1234/1470 simplified gives 617/735
- So, 30/98 + 16/30 = 617/735
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