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Add 45/98 and 63/30

1st number: 45/98, 2nd number: 2 3/30

45/98 + 63/30 is 627/245.

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,
    63/30 = 63 × 49/30 × 49 = 3087/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1470 + 3087/1470 = 675 + 3087/1470 = 3762/1470
  5. 3762/1470 simplified gives 627/245
  6. So, 45/98 + 63/30 = 627/245
    In mixed form: 2137/245

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