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Add 30/98 and 35/9

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 3 8/9

30/98 + 35/9 is 1850/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    35/9 = 35 × 98/9 × 98 = 3430/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/882 + 3430/882 = 270 + 3430/882 = 3700/882
  5. 3700/882 simplified gives 1850/441
  6. So, 30/98 + 35/9 = 1850/441
    In mixed form: 486/441

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