Add 9/30 and 5/98
9/30 + 5/98 is 86/245.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1470 + 75/1470 = 441 + 75/1470 = 516/1470 - 516/1470 simplified gives 86/245
- So, 9/30 + 5/98 = 86/245
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