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Add 24/98 and 84/30

1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 2 24/30

24/98 + 84/30 is 746/245.

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,
    24/98 = 24 × 15/98 × 15 = 360/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    84/30 = 84 × 49/30 × 49 = 4116/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1470 + 4116/1470 = 360 + 4116/1470 = 4476/1470
  5. 4476/1470 simplified gives 746/245
  6. So, 24/98 + 84/30 = 746/245
    In mixed form: 311/245

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