Add 42/30 and 72/98
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 72/98
42/30 + 72/98 is 523/245.
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,
42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
72/98 = 72 × 15/98 × 15 = 1080/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/1470 + 1080/1470 = 2058 + 1080/1470 = 3138/1470 - 3138/1470 simplified gives 523/245
- So, 42/30 + 72/98 = 523/245
In mixed form: 233/245
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