Add 98/30 and 24/27
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 24/27
98/30 + 24/27 is 187/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
98/30 = 98 × 9/30 × 9 = 882/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
24/27 = 24 × 10/27 × 10 = 240/270 - Add the two like fractions:
882/270 + 240/270 = 882 + 240/270 = 1122/270 - 1122/270 simplified gives 187/45
- So, 98/30 + 24/27 = 187/45
In mixed form: 47/45
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