Add 98/18 and 70/30
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 2 10/30
98/18 + 70/30 is 70/9.
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,
70/30 = 70 × 3/30 × 3 = 210/90 - Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 210/90 = 490 + 210/90 = 700/90 - 700/90 simplified gives 70/9
- So, 98/18 + 70/30 = 70/9
In mixed form: 77/9
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