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Add 98/30 and 25/18

1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1 7/18

98/30 + 25/18 is 419/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    98/30 = 98 × 3/30 × 3 = 294/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/90 + 125/90 = 294 + 125/90 = 419/90
  5. So, 98/30 + 25/18 = 419/90
    In mixed form: 459/90

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