Add 12/9 and 98/30
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 3 8/30
12/9 + 98/30 is 23/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
98/30 = 98 × 3/30 × 3 = 294/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 294/90 = 120 + 294/90 = 414/90 - 414/90 simplified gives 23/5
- So, 12/9 + 98/30 = 23/5
In mixed form: 43/5
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