Add 98/75 and 8/30
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 8/30
98/75 + 8/30 is 118/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
98/75 = 98 × 2/75 × 2 = 196/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
196/150 + 40/150 = 196 + 40/150 = 236/150 - 236/150 simplified gives 118/75
- So, 98/75 + 8/30 = 118/75
In mixed form: 143/75
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