Add 98/30 and 3/56
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 3/56
98/30 + 3/56 is 2789/840.
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,
3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/840 + 45/840 = 2744 + 45/840 = 2789/840 - So, 98/30 + 3/56 = 2789/840
In mixed form: 3269/840
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