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Add 30/98 and 81/45

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 1 36/45

30/98 + 81/45 is 516/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    30/98 = 30 × 45/98 × 45 = 1350/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    81/45 = 81 × 98/45 × 98 = 7938/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/4410 + 7938/4410 = 1350 + 7938/4410 = 9288/4410
  5. 9288/4410 simplified gives 516/245
  6. So, 30/98 + 81/45 = 516/245
    In mixed form: 226/245

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