Answers

Add 45/30 and 56/98

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 56/98

45/30 + 56/98 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   45/30 = 45 × 49/30 × 49 = 2205/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   56/98 = 56 × 15/98 × 15 = 840/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/1470 + 840/1470 = 2205 + 840/1470 = 3045/1470
5. 3045/1470 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 45/30 + 56/98 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁹⁰/₃₀+⁵⁶/₉₈ ⁴⁵/₆₀+⁵⁶/₉₈ ⁴⁵/₉₀+⁵⁶/₉₈

Add Fractions Calculator