Add 98/30 and 3/24
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 3/24
98/30 + 3/24 is 407/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
98/30 = 98 × 4/30 × 4 = 392/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
392/120 + 15/120 = 392 + 15/120 = 407/120 - So, 98/30 + 3/24 = 407/120
In mixed form: 347/120
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