Add 98/30 and 30/70
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 30/70
98/30 + 30/70 is 388/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
98/30 = 98 × 7/30 × 7 = 686/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
686/210 + 90/210 = 686 + 90/210 = 776/210 - 776/210 simplified gives 388/105
- So, 98/30 + 30/70 = 388/105
In mixed form: 373/105
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