Add 98/30 and 54/72
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 54/72
98/30 + 54/72 is 241/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
98/30 = 98 × 12/30 × 12 = 1176/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/360 + 270/360 = 1176 + 270/360 = 1446/360 - 1446/360 simplified gives 241/60
- So, 98/30 + 54/72 = 241/60
In mixed form: 41/60
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