Add 98/9 and 56/30
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 1 26/30
98/9 + 56/30 is 574/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
98/9 = 98 × 10/9 × 10 = 980/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90 - Add the two like fractions:
980/90 + 168/90 = 980 + 168/90 = 1148/90 - 1148/90 simplified gives 574/45
- So, 98/9 + 56/30 = 574/45
In mixed form: 1234/45
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