Add 98/30 and 14/25
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 14/25
98/30 + 14/25 is 287/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
14/25 = 14 × 6/25 × 6 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
490/150 + 84/150 = 490 + 84/150 = 574/150 - 574/150 simplified gives 287/75
- So, 98/30 + 14/25 = 287/75
In mixed form: 362/75
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