Add 30/98 and 63/72
30/98 + 63/72 is 463/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
30/98 = 30 × 36/98 × 36 = 1080/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
63/72 = 63 × 49/72 × 49 = 3087/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/3528 + 3087/3528 = 1080 + 3087/3528 = 4167/3528 - 4167/3528 simplified gives 463/392
- So, 30/98 + 63/72 = 463/392
In mixed form: 171/392
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