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Add 30/98 and 21/12

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 1 9/12

30/98 + 21/12 is 403/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    30/98 = 30 × 6/98 × 6 = 180/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    21/12 = 21 × 49/12 × 49 = 1029/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/588 + 1029/588 = 180 + 1029/588 = 1209/588
  5. 1209/588 simplified gives 403/196
  6. So, 30/98 + 21/12 = 403/196
    In mixed form: 211/196

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