Add 98/30 and 24/56
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 24/56
98/30 + 24/56 is 388/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
98/30 = 98 × 28/30 × 28 = 2744/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/840 + 360/840 = 2744 + 360/840 = 3104/840 - 3104/840 simplified gives 388/105
- So, 98/30 + 24/56 = 388/105
In mixed form: 373/105
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