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Add 30/98 and 18/6

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 3 0/6

30/98 + 18/6 is 162/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    18/6 = 18 × 49/6 × 49 = 882/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/294 + 882/294 = 90 + 882/294 = 972/294
  5. 972/294 simplified gives 162/49
  6. So, 30/98 + 18/6 = 162/49
    In mixed form: 315/49

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