Add 98/30 and 75/80
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 75/80
98/30 + 75/80 is 1009/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
98/30 = 98 × 8/30 × 8 = 784/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
784/240 + 225/240 = 784 + 225/240 = 1009/240 - So, 98/30 + 75/80 = 1009/240
In mixed form: 449/240
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