Add 14/30 and 98/36
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 2 26/36
14/30 + 98/36 is 287/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 490/180 = 84 + 490/180 = 574/180 - 574/180 simplified gives 287/90
- So, 14/30 + 98/36 = 287/90
In mixed form: 317/90
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