Add 30/9 and 5/98
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 5/98
30/9 + 5/98 is 995/294.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/882 + 45/882 = 2940 + 45/882 = 2985/882 - 2985/882 simplified gives 995/294
- So, 30/9 + 5/98 = 995/294
In mixed form: 3113/294
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