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Add 2/49 and 72/30

1st number: 2/49, 2nd number: 2 12/30

2/49 + 72/30 is 598/245.

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,
    2/49 = 2 × 30/49 × 30 = 60/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/1470 + 3528/1470 = 60 + 3528/1470 = 3588/1470
  5. 3588/1470 simplified gives 598/245
  6. So, 2/49 + 72/30 = 598/245
    In mixed form: 2108/245

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