Add 98/30 and 35/6
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 5 5/6
98/30 + 35/6 is 91/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
98/30 = 98 × 1/30 × 1 = 98/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
35/6 = 35 × 5/6 × 5 = 175/30 - Add the two like fractions:
98/30 + 175/30 = 98 + 175/30 = 273/30 - 273/30 simplified gives 91/10
- So, 98/30 + 35/6 = 91/10
In mixed form: 91/10
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