Add 96/98 and 70/30
1st number: 96/98, 2nd number: 2 10/30
96/98 + 70/30 is 487/147.
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,
70/30 = 70 × 49/30 × 49 = 3430/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1470 + 3430/1470 = 1440 + 3430/1470 = 4870/1470 - 4870/1470 simplified gives 487/147
- So, 96/98 + 70/30 = 487/147
In mixed form: 346/147
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