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Add 4/30 and 1/98

4/30 + 1/98 is 211/1470.

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,
    4/30 = 4 × 49/30 × 49 = 196/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/1470 + 15/1470 = 196 + 15/1470 = 211/1470
  5. So, 4/30 + 1/98 = 211/1470

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