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Add 30/84 and 48/49

30/84 + 48/49 is 131/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    30/84 = 30 × 7/84 × 7 = 210/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    48/49 = 48 × 12/49 × 12 = 576/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/588 + 576/588 = 210 + 576/588 = 786/588
  5. 786/588 simplified gives 131/98
  6. So, 30/84 + 48/49 = 131/98
    In mixed form: 133/98

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