Add 98/30 and 50/60
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 50/60
98/30 + 50/60 is 41/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
196/60 + 50/60 = 196 + 50/60 = 246/60 - 246/60 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 98/30 + 50/60 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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