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Add 30/98 and 42/36

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 1 6/36

30/98 + 42/36 is 433/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    30/98 = 30 × 18/98 × 18 = 540/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    42/36 = 42 × 49/36 × 49 = 2058/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1764 + 2058/1764 = 540 + 2058/1764 = 2598/1764
  5. 2598/1764 simplified gives 433/294
  6. So, 30/98 + 42/36 = 433/294
    In mixed form: 1139/294

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