Add 30/98 and 45/15
1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 3 0/15
30/98 + 45/15 is 162/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 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 15 × 98 = 1470,
45/15 = 45 × 98/15 × 98 = 4410/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1470 + 4410/1470 = 450 + 4410/1470 = 4860/1470 - 4860/1470 simplified gives 162/49
- So, 30/98 + 45/15 = 162/49
In mixed form: 315/49
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