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Add 30/98 and 28/3

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 9 1/3

30/98 + 28/3 is 1417/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 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 3 × 98 = 294,
    28/3 = 28 × 98/3 × 98 = 2744/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/294 + 2744/294 = 90 + 2744/294 = 2834/294
  5. 2834/294 simplified gives 1417/147
  6. So, 30/98 + 28/3 = 1417/147
    In mixed form: 994/147

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