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Add 98/25 and 98/30

1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 3 8/30

98/25 + 98/30 is 539/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    98/25 = 98 × 6/25 × 6 = 588/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/150 + 490/150 = 588 + 490/150 = 1078/150
  5. 1078/150 simplified gives 539/75
  6. So, 98/25 + 98/30 = 539/75
    In mixed form: 714/75

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