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Add 30/18 and 42/98

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 42/98

30/18 + 42/98 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    30/18 = 30 × 49/18 × 49 = 1470/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/882 + 378/882 = 1470 + 378/882 = 1848/882
  5. 1848/882 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 30/18 + 42/98 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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