Add 98/30 and 3/36
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 3/36
98/30 + 3/36 is 67/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
98/30 = 98 × 6/30 × 6 = 588/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
588/180 + 15/180 = 588 + 15/180 = 603/180 - 603/180 simplified gives 67/20
- So, 98/30 + 3/36 = 67/20
In mixed form: 37/20
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