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Add 30/28 and 5/49

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 5/49

30/28 + 5/49 is 115/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    30/28 = 30 × 7/28 × 7 = 210/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    5/49 = 5 × 4/49 × 4 = 20/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/196 + 20/196 = 210 + 20/196 = 230/196
  5. 230/196 simplified gives 115/98
  6. So, 30/28 + 5/49 = 115/98
    In mixed form: 117/98

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