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Add 20/98 and 14/30

20/98 + 14/30 is 493/735.

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,
    20/98 = 20 × 15/98 × 15 = 300/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    14/30 = 14 × 49/30 × 49 = 686/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/1470 + 686/1470 = 300 + 686/1470 = 986/1470
  5. 986/1470 simplified gives 493/735
  6. So, 20/98 + 14/30 = 493/735

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