Add 98/30 and 9/36
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 9/36
98/30 + 9/36 is 211/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
98/30 = 98 × 6/30 × 6 = 588/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
588/180 + 45/180 = 588 + 45/180 = 633/180 - 633/180 simplified gives 211/60
- So, 98/30 + 9/36 = 211/60
In mixed form: 331/60
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