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Add 75/90 and 98/30

1st number: 75/90, 2nd number: 3 8/30

75/90 + 98/30 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    98/30 = 98 × 3/30 × 3 = 294/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/90 + 294/90 = 75 + 294/90 = 369/90
  5. 369/90 simplified gives 41/10
  6. So, 75/90 + 98/30 = 41/10
    In mixed form: 41/10

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