Add 98/30 and 28/56
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 28/56
98/30 + 28/56 is 113/30.
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,
28/56 = 28 × 15/56 × 15 = 420/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/840 + 420/840 = 2744 + 420/840 = 3164/840 - 3164/840 simplified gives 113/30
- So, 98/30 + 28/56 = 113/30
In mixed form: 323/30
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