Add 8/98 and 5/30
8/98 + 5/30 is 73/294.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1470 + 245/1470 = 120 + 245/1470 = 365/1470 - 365/1470 simplified gives 73/294
- So, 8/98 + 5/30 = 73/294
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