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Add 30/25 and 30/98

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 30/98

30/25 + 30/98 is 369/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    30/25 = 30 × 98/25 × 98 = 2940/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/2450 + 750/2450 = 2940 + 750/2450 = 3690/2450
  5. 3690/2450 simplified gives 369/245
  6. So, 30/25 + 30/98 = 369/245
    In mixed form: 1124/245

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