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Add 25/98 and 6/30

25/98 + 6/30 is 223/490.

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,
    6/30 = 6 × 49/30 × 49 = 294/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/1470 + 294/1470 = 375 + 294/1470 = 669/1470
  5. 669/1470 simplified gives 223/490
  6. So, 25/98 + 6/30 = 223/490

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