Add 98/36 and 2/30
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 2/30
98/36 + 2/30 is 251/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
2/30 = 2 × 6/30 × 6 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 12/180 = 490 + 12/180 = 502/180 - 502/180 simplified gives 251/90
- So, 98/36 + 2/30 = 251/90
In mixed form: 271/90
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