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Add 30/98 and 60/30

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 2 0/30

30/98 + 60/30 is 113/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    30/98 = 30 × 15/98 × 15 = 450/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    60/30 = 60 × 49/30 × 49 = 2940/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/1470 + 2940/1470 = 450 + 2940/1470 = 3390/1470
  5. 3390/1470 simplified gives 113/49
  6. So, 30/98 + 60/30 = 113/49
    In mixed form: 215/49

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