Add 98/28 and 8/30
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 8/30
98/28 + 8/30 is 113/30.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 14/30 × 14 = 112/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/420 + 112/420 = 1470 + 112/420 = 1582/420 - 1582/420 simplified gives 113/30
- So, 98/28 + 8/30 = 113/30
In mixed form: 323/30
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