Add 96/98 and 28/30
96/98 + 28/30 is 1406/735.
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,
96/98 = 96 × 15/98 × 15 = 1440/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
28/30 = 28 × 49/30 × 49 = 1372/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1470 + 1372/1470 = 1440 + 1372/1470 = 2812/1470 - 2812/1470 simplified gives 1406/735
- So, 96/98 + 28/30 = 1406/735
In mixed form: 1671/735
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