Add 54/98 and 60/30
1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 2 0/30
54/98 + 60/30 is 125/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
54/98 = 54 × 15/98 × 15 = 810/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
60/30 = 60 × 49/30 × 49 = 2940/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1470 + 2940/1470 = 810 + 2940/1470 = 3750/1470 - 3750/1470 simplified gives 125/49
- So, 54/98 + 60/30 = 125/49
In mixed form: 227/49
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