Add 7/98 and 48/30, Solve 7/98 + 1 18/30 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 48/30

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

7/98 + 48/30 is 117/70.

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,
48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470
Add the two like fractions:
105/1470 + 2352/1470 = 105 + 2352/1470 = 2457/1470
2457/1470 simplified gives 117/70
So, 7/98 + 48/30 = 117/70
In mixed form: 147/70

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