Add 9/30 and 70/98
9/30 + 70/98 is 71/70.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 15/98 × 15 = 1050/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
441/1470 + 1050/1470 = 441 + 1050/1470 = 1491/1470 - 1491/1470 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 9/30 + 70/98 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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