Add 30/98 and 8/30
30/98 + 8/30 is 421/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
30/98 = 30 × 15/98 × 15 = 450/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
8/30 = 8 × 49/30 × 49 = 392/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1470 + 392/1470 = 450 + 392/1470 = 842/1470 - 842/1470 simplified gives 421/735
- So, 30/98 + 8/30 = 421/735
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