Add 98/30 and 63/4
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 15 3/4
98/30 + 63/4 is 1141/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
63/4 = 63 × 15/4 × 15 = 945/60 - Add the two like fractions:
196/60 + 945/60 = 196 + 945/60 = 1141/60 - So, 98/30 + 63/4 = 1141/60
In mixed form: 191/60
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