Add 4/30 and 12/98
4/30 + 12/98 is 188/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
4/30 = 4 × 49/30 × 49 = 196/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
196/1470 + 180/1470 = 196 + 180/1470 = 376/1470 - 376/1470 simplified gives 188/735
- So, 4/30 + 12/98 = 188/735
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