Add 30/9 and 12/98
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 12/98
30/9 + 12/98 is 508/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
30/9 = 30 × 98/9 × 98 = 2940/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/882 + 108/882 = 2940 + 108/882 = 3048/882 - 3048/882 simplified gives 508/147
- So, 30/9 + 12/98 = 508/147
In mixed form: 367/147
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