Add 56/98 and 24/30
56/98 + 24/30 is 48/35.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 15/98 × 15 = 840/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1470 + 1176/1470 = 840 + 1176/1470 = 2016/1470 - 2016/1470 simplified gives 48/35
- So, 56/98 + 24/30 = 48/35
In mixed form: 113/35
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