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Add 32/7 and 98/30

1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 3 8/30

32/7 + 98/30 is 823/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    32/7 = 32 × 30/7 × 30 = 960/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    98/30 = 98 × 7/30 × 7 = 686/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/210 + 686/210 = 960 + 686/210 = 1646/210
  5. 1646/210 simplified gives 823/105
  6. So, 32/7 + 98/30 = 823/105
    In mixed form: 788/105

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