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Add 30/98 and 24/28

30/98 + 24/28 is 57/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    30/98 = 30 × 2/98 × 2 = 60/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    24/28 = 24 × 7/28 × 7 = 168/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/196 + 168/196 = 60 + 168/196 = 228/196
  5. 228/196 simplified gives 57/49
  6. So, 30/98 + 24/28 = 57/49
    In mixed form: 18/49

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