Add 98/9 and 30/60
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 30/60
98/9 + 30/60 is 205/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
98/9 = 98 × 20/9 × 20 = 1960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
30/60 = 30 × 3/60 × 3 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/180 + 90/180 = 1960 + 90/180 = 2050/180 - 2050/180 simplified gives 205/18
- So, 98/9 + 30/60 = 205/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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