Add 98/36 and 42/30
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 1 12/30
98/36 + 42/30 is 371/90.
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,
42/30 = 42 × 6/30 × 6 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
490/180 + 252/180 = 490 + 252/180 = 742/180 - 742/180 simplified gives 371/90
- So, 98/36 + 42/30 = 371/90
In mixed form: 411/90
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