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Add 1/98 and 90/30

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 3 0/30

1/98 + 90/30 is 295/98.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    90/30 = 90 × 49/30 × 49 = 4410/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/1470 + 4410/1470 = 15 + 4410/1470 = 4425/1470
  5. 4425/1470 simplified gives 295/98
  6. So, 1/98 + 90/30 = 295/98
    In mixed form: 31/98

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