Add 98/30 and 1/18
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1/18
98/30 + 1/18 is 299/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
98/30 = 98 × 3/30 × 3 = 294/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
294/90 + 5/90 = 294 + 5/90 = 299/90 - So, 98/30 + 1/18 = 299/90
In mixed form: 329/90
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