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Add 12/98 and 30/14

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 2 2/14

12/98 + 30/14 is 111/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    30/14 = 30 × 7/14 × 7 = 210/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/98 + 210/98 = 12 + 210/98 = 222/98
  5. 222/98 simplified gives 111/49
  6. So, 12/98 + 30/14 = 111/49
    In mixed form: 213/49

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