Add 98/8 and 16/30
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 16/30
98/8 + 16/30 is 767/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
98/8 = 98 × 15/8 × 15 = 1470/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/120 + 64/120 = 1470 + 64/120 = 1534/120 - 1534/120 simplified gives 767/60
- So, 98/8 + 16/30 = 767/60
In mixed form: 1247/60
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