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Add 30/54 and 3/98

30/54 + 3/98 is 517/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    30/54 = 30 × 49/54 × 49 = 1470/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/2646 + 81/2646 = 1470 + 81/2646 = 1551/2646
  5. 1551/2646 simplified gives 517/882
  6. So, 30/54 + 3/98 = 517/882

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