Add 30/98 and 72/84
30/98 + 72/84 is 57/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
30/98 = 30 × 6/98 × 6 = 180/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
72/84 = 72 × 7/84 × 7 = 504/588 - Add the two like fractions:
180/588 + 504/588 = 180 + 504/588 = 684/588 - 684/588 simplified gives 57/49
- So, 30/98 + 72/84 = 57/49
In mixed form: 18/49
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