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Add 30/14 and 18/98

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 18/98

30/14 + 18/98 is 114/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    30/14 = 30 × 7/14 × 7 = 210/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    18/98 = 18 × 1/98 × 1 = 18/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/98 + 18/98 = 210 + 18/98 = 228/98
  5. 228/98 simplified gives 114/49
  6. So, 30/14 + 18/98 = 114/49
    In mixed form: 216/49

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