Add 98/30 and 2/9
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 2/9
98/30 + 2/9 is 157/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
98/30 = 98 × 3/30 × 3 = 294/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
294/90 + 20/90 = 294 + 20/90 = 314/90 - 314/90 simplified gives 157/45
- So, 98/30 + 2/9 = 157/45
In mixed form: 322/45
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