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Add 24/98 and 30/3

1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 10 0/3

24/98 + 30/3 is 502/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    24/98 = 24 × 3/98 × 3 = 72/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    30/3 = 30 × 98/3 × 98 = 2940/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/294 + 2940/294 = 72 + 2940/294 = 3012/294
  5. 3012/294 simplified gives 502/49
  6. So, 24/98 + 30/3 = 502/49
    In mixed form: 1012/49

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