Add 5/30 and 2/98
5/30 + 2/98 is 55/294.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
2/98 = 2 × 15/98 × 15 = 30/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
245/1470 + 30/1470 = 245 + 30/1470 = 275/1470 - 275/1470 simplified gives 55/294
- So, 5/30 + 2/98 = 55/294
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