Add 98/30 and 36/12
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 3 0/12
98/30 + 36/12 is 94/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
98/30 = 98 × 2/30 × 2 = 196/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Add the two like fractions:
196/60 + 180/60 = 196 + 180/60 = 376/60 - 376/60 simplified gives 94/15
- So, 98/30 + 36/12 = 94/15
In mixed form: 64/15
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