Add 9/30 and 18/98
9/30 + 18/98 is 237/490.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 49/30 × 49 = 441/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1470 + 270/1470 = 441 + 270/1470 = 711/1470 - 711/1470 simplified gives 237/490
- So, 9/30 + 18/98 = 237/490
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