Add 84/98 and 24/30
84/98 + 24/30 is 58/35.
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,
84/98 = 84 × 15/98 × 15 = 1260/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1470 + 1176/1470 = 1260 + 1176/1470 = 2436/1470 - 2436/1470 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 84/98 + 24/30 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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