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Add 30/14 and 48/98

1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 48/98

30/14 + 48/98 is 129/49.

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,
    48/98 = 48 × 1/98 × 1 = 48/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/98 + 48/98 = 210 + 48/98 = 258/98
  5. 258/98 simplified gives 129/49
  6. So, 30/14 + 48/98 = 129/49
    In mixed form: 231/49

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