Add 40/98 and 50/30
1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 1 20/30
40/98 + 50/30 is 305/147.
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,
40/98 = 40 × 15/98 × 15 = 600/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
50/30 = 50 × 49/30 × 49 = 2450/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1470 + 2450/1470 = 600 + 2450/1470 = 3050/1470 - 3050/1470 simplified gives 305/147
- So, 40/98 + 50/30 = 305/147
In mixed form: 211/147
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