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Add 30/60 and 20/98

30/60 + 20/98 is 69/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    30/60 = 30 × 49/60 × 49 = 1470/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
    20/98 = 20 × 30/98 × 30 = 600/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/2940 + 600/2940 = 1470 + 600/2940 = 2070/2940
  5. 2070/2940 simplified gives 69/98
  6. So, 30/60 + 20/98 = 69/98

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