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Add 30/98 and 24/84

30/98 + 24/84 is 29/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    30/98 = 30 × 6/98 × 6 = 180/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    24/84 = 24 × 7/84 × 7 = 168/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/588 + 168/588 = 180 + 168/588 = 348/588
  5. 348/588 simplified gives 29/49
  6. So, 30/98 + 24/84 = 29/49

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