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Add 30/12 and 72/98

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 72/98

30/12 + 72/98 is 317/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    72/98 = 72 × 6/98 × 6 = 432/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/588 + 432/588 = 1470 + 432/588 = 1902/588
  5. 1902/588 simplified gives 317/98
  6. So, 30/12 + 72/98 = 317/98
    In mixed form: 323/98

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