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Add 72/98 and 28/30

72/98 + 28/30 is 1226/735.

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,
    72/98 = 72 × 15/98 × 15 = 1080/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    28/30 = 28 × 49/30 × 49 = 1372/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1470 + 1372/1470 = 1080 + 1372/1470 = 2452/1470
  5. 2452/1470 simplified gives 1226/735
  6. So, 72/98 + 28/30 = 1226/735
    In mixed form: 1491/735

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