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Add 98/30 and 36/90

1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 36/90

98/30 + 36/90 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    98/30 = 98 × 3/30 × 3 = 294/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    36/90 = 36 × 1/90 × 1 = 36/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/90 + 36/90 = 294 + 36/90 = 330/90
  5. 330/90 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 98/30 + 36/90 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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