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Add 10/21 and 30/98

10/21 + 30/98 is 115/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    10/21 = 10 × 14/21 × 14 = 140/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/294 + 90/294 = 140 + 90/294 = 230/294
  5. 230/294 simplified gives 115/147
  6. So, 10/21 + 30/98 = 115/147

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