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Add 30/8 and 50/98

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 50/98

30/8 + 50/98 is 835/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    30/8 = 30 × 49/8 × 49 = 1470/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    50/98 = 50 × 4/98 × 4 = 200/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/392 + 200/392 = 1470 + 200/392 = 1670/392
  5. 1670/392 simplified gives 835/196
  6. So, 30/8 + 50/98 = 835/196
    In mixed form: 451/196

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