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Add 30/9 and 24/98

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 24/98

30/9 + 24/98 is 526/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    30/9 = 30 × 98/9 × 98 = 2940/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/882 + 216/882 = 2940 + 216/882 = 3156/882
  5. 3156/882 simplified gives 526/147
  6. So, 30/9 + 24/98 = 526/147
    In mixed form: 385/147

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