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Add 98/8 and 18/30

1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 18/30

98/8 + 18/30 is 257/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    98/8 = 98 × 15/8 × 15 = 1470/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    18/30 = 18 × 4/30 × 4 = 72/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/120 + 72/120 = 1470 + 72/120 = 1542/120
  5. 1542/120 simplified gives 257/20
  6. So, 98/8 + 18/30 = 257/20
    In mixed form: 1217/20

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