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Add 28/30 and 10/98

28/30 + 10/98 is 761/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    28/30 = 28 × 49/30 × 49 = 1372/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/1470 + 150/1470 = 1372 + 150/1470 = 1522/1470
  5. 1522/1470 simplified gives 761/735
  6. So, 28/30 + 10/98 = 761/735
    In mixed form: 126/735

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