Add 98/75 and 30/18
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 1 12/18
98/75 + 30/18 is 223/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
98/75 = 98 × 6/75 × 6 = 588/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450 - Add the two like fractions:
588/450 + 750/450 = 588 + 750/450 = 1338/450 - 1338/450 simplified gives 223/75
- So, 98/75 + 30/18 = 223/75
In mixed form: 273/75
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