Add 2/49 and 96/30, Solve 2/49 + 3 6/30 as a fraction

Add 2/49 and 96/30

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

2/49 + 96/30 is 794/245.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
2/49 = 2 × 30/49 × 30 = 60/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
96/30 = 96 × 49/30 × 49 = 4704/1470
Add the two like fractions:
60/1470 + 4704/1470 = 60 + 4704/1470 = 4764/1470
4764/1470 simplified gives 794/245
So, 2/49 + 96/30 = 794/245
In mixed form: 359/245

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