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Add 10/98 and 35/30

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 1 5/30

10/98 + 35/30 is 373/294.

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,
    10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    35/30 = 35 × 49/30 × 49 = 1715/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/1470 + 1715/1470 = 150 + 1715/1470 = 1865/1470
  5. 1865/1470 simplified gives 373/294
  6. So, 10/98 + 35/30 = 373/294
    In mixed form: 179/294

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