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Add 7/30 and 81/98

7/30 + 81/98 is 779/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    7/30 = 7 × 49/30 × 49 = 343/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    81/98 = 81 × 15/98 × 15 = 1215/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/1470 + 1215/1470 = 343 + 1215/1470 = 1558/1470
  5. 1558/1470 simplified gives 779/735
  6. So, 7/30 + 81/98 = 779/735
    In mixed form: 144/735

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