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Add 30/72 and 50/98

30/72 + 50/98 is 545/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    30/72 = 30 × 49/72 × 49 = 1470/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    50/98 = 50 × 36/98 × 36 = 1800/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/3528 + 1800/3528 = 1470 + 1800/3528 = 3270/3528
  5. 3270/3528 simplified gives 545/588
  6. So, 30/72 + 50/98 = 545/588

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