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Add 30/14 and 42/98

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 42/98

30/14 + 42/98 is 18/7.

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,
    42/98 = 42 × 1/98 × 1 = 42/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/98 + 42/98 = 210 + 42/98 = 252/98
  5. 252/98 simplified gives 18/7
  6. So, 30/14 + 42/98 = 18/7
    In mixed form: 24/7

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