Add 42/30 and 98/45
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2 8/45
42/30 + 98/45 is 161/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
42/30 = 42 × 3/30 × 3 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90 - Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 196/90 = 126 + 196/90 = 322/90 - 322/90 simplified gives 161/45
- So, 42/30 + 98/45 = 161/45
In mixed form: 326/45
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