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Add 16/49 and 98/30

1st number: 16/49, 2nd number: 3 8/30

16/49 + 98/30 is 2641/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    16/49 = 16 × 30/49 × 30 = 480/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    98/30 = 98 × 49/30 × 49 = 4802/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1470 + 4802/1470 = 480 + 4802/1470 = 5282/1470
  5. 5282/1470 simplified gives 2641/735
  6. So, 16/49 + 98/30 = 2641/735
    In mixed form: 3436/735

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