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Add 30/98 and 24/42

30/98 + 24/42 is 43/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 42 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 42 × 7 = 294,
    24/42 = 24 × 7/42 × 7 = 168/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/294 + 168/294 = 90 + 168/294 = 258/294
  5. 258/294 simplified gives 43/49
  6. So, 30/98 + 24/42 = 43/49

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