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Add 81/30 and 98/4

1st number: 2 21/30, 2nd number: 24 2/4

81/30 + 98/4 is 136/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    81/30 = 81 × 2/30 × 2 = 162/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    98/4 = 98 × 15/4 × 15 = 1470/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/60 + 1470/60 = 162 + 1470/60 = 1632/60
  5. 1632/60 simplified gives 136/5
  6. So, 81/30 + 98/4 = 136/5
    In mixed form: 271/5

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