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Add 30/98 and 45/49

30/98 + 45/49 is 60/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    30/98 = 30 × 1/98 × 1 = 30/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    45/49 = 45 × 2/49 × 2 = 90/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/98 + 90/98 = 30 + 90/98 = 120/98
  5. 120/98 simplified gives 60/49
  6. So, 30/98 + 45/49 = 60/49
    In mixed form: 111/49

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