Add 98/30 and 3/54
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 3/54
98/30 + 3/54 is 299/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
98/30 = 98 × 9/30 × 9 = 882/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Add the two like fractions:
882/270 + 15/270 = 882 + 15/270 = 897/270 - 897/270 simplified gives 299/90
- So, 98/30 + 3/54 = 299/90
In mixed form: 329/90
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