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Add 30/36 and 54/98

30/36 + 54/98 is 407/294.

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,
    54/98 = 54 × 18/98 × 18 = 972/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/1764 + 972/1764 = 1470 + 972/1764 = 2442/1764
  5. 2442/1764 simplified gives 407/294
  6. So, 30/36 + 54/98 = 407/294
    In mixed form: 1113/294

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