Add 98/28 and 20/30
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 20/30
98/28 + 20/30 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
98/28 = 98 × 15/28 × 15 = 1470/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
20/30 = 20 × 14/30 × 14 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/420 + 280/420 = 1470 + 280/420 = 1750/420 - 1750/420 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 98/28 + 20/30 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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