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Add 30/98 and 7/10

30/98 + 7/10 is 493/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    30/98 = 30 × 5/98 × 5 = 150/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    7/10 = 7 × 49/10 × 49 = 343/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/490 + 343/490 = 150 + 343/490 = 493/490
  5. So, 30/98 + 7/10 = 493/490
    In mixed form: 13/490

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