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Add 5/98 and 72/30

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 2 12/30

5/98 + 72/30 is 1201/490.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/1470 + 3528/1470 = 75 + 3528/1470 = 3603/1470
  5. 3603/1470 simplified gives 1201/490
  6. So, 5/98 + 72/30 = 1201/490
    In mixed form: 2221/490

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