Add 42/36 and 98/30
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 3 8/30
42/36 + 98/30 is 133/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
98/30 = 98 × 6/30 × 6 = 588/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 588/180 = 210 + 588/180 = 798/180 - 798/180 simplified gives 133/30
- So, 42/36 + 98/30 = 133/30
In mixed form: 413/30
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