Add 30/98 and 24/70
30/98 + 24/70 is 159/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
30/98 = 30 × 5/98 × 5 = 150/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
24/70 = 24 × 7/70 × 7 = 168/490 - Add the two like fractions:
150/490 + 168/490 = 150 + 168/490 = 318/490 - 318/490 simplified gives 159/245
- So, 30/98 + 24/70 = 159/245
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