Add 98/30 and 49/56
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 49/56
98/30 + 49/56 is 497/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
98/30 = 98 × 28/30 × 28 = 2744/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
49/56 = 49 × 15/56 × 15 = 735/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/840 + 735/840 = 2744 + 735/840 = 3479/840 - 3479/840 simplified gives 497/120
- So, 98/30 + 49/56 = 497/120
In mixed form: 417/120
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