Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 45/98 and 27/30

45/98 + 27/30 is 333/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    45/98 = 45 × 15/98 × 15 = 675/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    27/30 = 27 × 49/30 × 49 = 1323/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1470 + 1323/1470 = 675 + 1323/1470 = 1998/1470
  5. 1998/1470 simplified gives 333/245
  6. So, 45/98 + 27/30 = 333/245
    In mixed form: 188/245

MathStep (Works offline)

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

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com