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Add 30/98 and 30/64

30/98 + 30/64 is 1215/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    30/98 = 30 × 32/98 × 32 = 960/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    30/64 = 30 × 49/64 × 49 = 1470/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/3136 + 1470/3136 = 960 + 1470/3136 = 2430/3136
  5. 2430/3136 simplified gives 1215/1568
  6. So, 30/98 + 30/64 = 1215/1568

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