Add 7/98 and 36/30
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 6/30
7/98 + 36/30 is 89/70.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
36/30 = 36 × 49/30 × 49 = 1764/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
105/1470 + 1764/1470 = 105 + 1764/1470 = 1869/1470 - 1869/1470 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 7/98 + 36/30 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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