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Add 30/15 and 98/35

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 2 28/35

30/15 + 98/35 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    30/15 = 30 × 7/15 × 7 = 210/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    98/35 = 98 × 3/35 × 3 = 294/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/105 + 294/105 = 210 + 294/105 = 504/105
  5. 504/105 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 30/15 + 98/35 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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