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Add 18/98 and 49/30

1st number: 18/98, 2nd number: 1 19/30

18/98 + 49/30 is 2671/1470.

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,
    18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    49/30 = 49 × 49/30 × 49 = 2401/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1470 + 2401/1470 = 270 + 2401/1470 = 2671/1470
  5. So, 18/98 + 49/30 = 2671/1470
    In mixed form: 11201/1470

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