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Add 25/98 and 5/30

25/98 + 5/30 is 62/147.

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,
    25/98 = 25 × 15/98 × 15 = 375/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    5/30 = 5 × 49/30 × 49 = 245/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/1470 + 245/1470 = 375 + 245/1470 = 620/1470
  5. 620/1470 simplified gives 62/147
  6. So, 25/98 + 5/30 = 62/147

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