Add 36/98 and 2/30
36/98 + 2/30 is 319/735.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 15/98 × 15 = 540/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1470 + 98/1470 = 540 + 98/1470 = 638/1470 - 638/1470 simplified gives 319/735
- So, 36/98 + 2/30 = 319/735
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