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Add 2/98 and 40/30

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

2/98 + 40/30 is 199/147.

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,
    2/98 = 2 × 15/98 × 15 = 30/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    40/30 = 40 × 49/30 × 49 = 1960/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/1470 + 1960/1470 = 30 + 1960/1470 = 1990/1470
  5. 1990/1470 simplified gives 199/147
  6. So, 2/98 + 40/30 = 199/147
    In mixed form: 152/147

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