Add 6/98 and 16/30
6/98 + 16/30 is 437/735.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 15/98 × 15 = 90/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
16/30 = 16 × 49/30 × 49 = 784/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1470 + 784/1470 = 90 + 784/1470 = 874/1470 - 874/1470 simplified gives 437/735
- So, 6/98 + 16/30 = 437/735
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