Add 4/30 and 30/98
4/30 + 30/98 is 323/735.
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,
30/98 = 30 × 15/98 × 15 = 450/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
196/1470 + 450/1470 = 196 + 450/1470 = 646/1470 - 646/1470 simplified gives 323/735
- So, 4/30 + 30/98 = 323/735
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