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Add 16/98 and 70/30

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 2 10/30

16/98 + 70/30 is 367/147.

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,
    16/98 = 16 × 15/98 × 15 = 240/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    70/30 = 70 × 49/30 × 49 = 3430/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/1470 + 3430/1470 = 240 + 3430/1470 = 3670/1470
  5. 3670/1470 simplified gives 367/147
  6. So, 16/98 + 70/30 = 367/147
    In mixed form: 273/147

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