Add 98/30 and 24/90
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 24/90
98/30 + 24/90 is 53/15.
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,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
294/90 + 24/90 = 294 + 24/90 = 318/90 - 318/90 simplified gives 53/15
- So, 98/30 + 24/90 = 53/15
In mixed form: 38/15
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