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Add 3/98 and 40/30

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 10/30

3/98 + 40/30 is 401/294.

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,
    3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    40/30 = 40 × 49/30 × 49 = 1960/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/1470 + 1960/1470 = 45 + 1960/1470 = 2005/1470
  5. 2005/1470 simplified gives 401/294
  6. So, 3/98 + 40/30 = 401/294
    In mixed form: 1107/294

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