Add 98/30 and 1/40
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1/40
98/30 + 1/40 is 79/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
98/30 = 98 × 4/30 × 4 = 392/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Add the two like fractions:
392/120 + 3/120 = 392 + 3/120 = 395/120 - 395/120 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 98/30 + 1/40 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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