Add 98/30 and 1/90
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1/90
98/30 + 1/90 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90 - Add the two like fractions:
294/90 + 1/90 = 294 + 1/90 = 295/90 - 295/90 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 98/30 + 1/90 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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