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Add 30/24 and 3/98

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 3/98

30/24 + 3/98 is 251/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    30/24 = 30 × 49/24 × 49 = 1470/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
    3/98 = 3 × 12/98 × 12 = 36/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/1176 + 36/1176 = 1470 + 36/1176 = 1506/1176
  5. 1506/1176 simplified gives 251/196
  6. So, 30/24 + 3/98 = 251/196
    In mixed form: 155/196

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