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Add 1/30 and 25/98

1/30 + 25/98 is 212/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    1/30 = 1 × 49/30 × 49 = 49/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    25/98 = 25 × 15/98 × 15 = 375/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/1470 + 375/1470 = 49 + 375/1470 = 424/1470
  5. 424/1470 simplified gives 212/735
  6. So, 1/30 + 25/98 = 212/735

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