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Add 27/98 and 3/30

27/98 + 3/30 is 92/245.

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,
    27/98 = 27 × 15/98 × 15 = 405/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    3/30 = 3 × 49/30 × 49 = 147/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/1470 + 147/1470 = 405 + 147/1470 = 552/1470
  5. 552/1470 simplified gives 92/245
  6. So, 27/98 + 3/30 = 92/245

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