Add 80/98 and 18/30
80/98 + 18/30 is 347/245.
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,
80/98 = 80 × 15/98 × 15 = 1200/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
18/30 = 18 × 49/30 × 49 = 882/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/1470 + 882/1470 = 1200 + 882/1470 = 2082/1470 - 2082/1470 simplified gives 347/245
- So, 80/98 + 18/30 = 347/245
In mixed form: 1102/245
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