Add 30/4 and 7/98, Solve 7 2/4 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 30/4 and 7/98

1^st number: 7 2/4, 2^nd number: 7/98

30/4 + 7/98 is 53/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
30/4 = 30 × 49/4 × 49 = 1470/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
7/98 = 7 × 2/98 × 2 = 14/196
Add the two like fractions:
1470/196 + 14/196 = 1470 + 14/196 = 1484/196
1484/196 simplified gives 53/7
So, 30/4 + 7/98 = 53/7
In mixed form: 74/7

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