Add 9/98 and 98/30, Solve 9/98 + 3 8/30 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 98/30

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

9/98 + 98/30 is 4937/1470.

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,
9/98 = 9 × 15/98 × 15 = 135/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
98/30 = 98 × 49/30 × 49 = 4802/1470
Add the two like fractions:
135/1470 + 4802/1470 = 135 + 4802/1470 = 4937/1470
So, 9/98 + 98/30 = 4937/1470
In mixed form: 3527/1470

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