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Add 30/98 and 6/72

30/98 + 6/72 is 229/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    30/98 = 30 × 36/98 × 36 = 1080/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    6/72 = 6 × 49/72 × 49 = 294/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/3528 + 294/3528 = 1080 + 294/3528 = 1374/3528
  5. 1374/3528 simplified gives 229/588
  6. So, 30/98 + 6/72 = 229/588

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