Add 75/30 and 7/98
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 7/98
75/30 + 7/98 is 18/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
75/30 = 75 × 49/30 × 49 = 3675/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/1470 + 105/1470 = 3675 + 105/1470 = 3780/1470 - 3780/1470 simplified gives 18/7
- So, 75/30 + 7/98 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7
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