Add 98/30 and 1/36
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1/36
98/30 + 1/36 is 593/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
98/30 = 98 × 6/30 × 6 = 588/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
588/180 + 5/180 = 588 + 5/180 = 593/180 - So, 98/30 + 1/36 = 593/180
In mixed form: 353/180
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