Add 98/30 and 7/12
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 7/12
98/30 + 7/12 is 77/20.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
196/60 + 35/60 = 196 + 35/60 = 231/60 - 231/60 simplified gives 77/20
- So, 98/30 + 7/12 = 77/20
In mixed form: 317/20
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