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Add 30/36 and 42/98

30/36 + 42/98 is 53/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    30/36 = 30 × 49/36 × 49 = 1470/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    42/98 = 42 × 18/98 × 18 = 756/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/1764 + 756/1764 = 1470 + 756/1764 = 2226/1764
  5. 2226/1764 simplified gives 53/42
  6. So, 30/36 + 42/98 = 53/42
    In mixed form: 111/42

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