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Add 7/98 and 80/30

1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 2 20/30

7/98 + 80/30 is 115/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    80/30 = 80 × 49/30 × 49 = 3920/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1470 + 3920/1470 = 105 + 3920/1470 = 4025/1470
  5. 4025/1470 simplified gives 115/42
  6. So, 7/98 + 80/30 = 115/42
    In mixed form: 231/42

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