Add 98/18 and 1/30
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 1/30
98/18 + 1/30 is 493/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90 - Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 3/90 = 490 + 3/90 = 493/90 - So, 98/18 + 1/30 = 493/90
In mixed form: 543/90
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