Add 6/30 and 21/98
6/30 + 21/98 is 29/70.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 49/30 × 49 = 294/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
21/98 = 21 × 15/98 × 15 = 315/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1470 + 315/1470 = 294 + 315/1470 = 609/1470 - 609/1470 simplified gives 29/70
- So, 6/30 + 21/98 = 29/70
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