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Add 35/30 and 8/98

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 8/98

35/30 + 8/98 is 367/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    35/30 = 35 × 49/30 × 49 = 1715/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/1470 + 120/1470 = 1715 + 120/1470 = 1835/1470
  5. 1835/1470 simplified gives 367/294
  6. So, 35/30 + 8/98 = 367/294
    In mixed form: 173/294

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