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Add 27/98 and 1/30

27/98 + 1/30 is 227/735.

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,
    27/98 = 27 × 15/98 × 15 = 405/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    1/30 = 1 × 49/30 × 49 = 49/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/1470 + 49/1470 = 405 + 49/1470 = 454/1470
  5. 454/1470 simplified gives 227/735
  6. So, 27/98 + 1/30 = 227/735

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