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Add 4/98 and 2/30

4/98 + 2/30 is 79/735.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/1470 + 98/1470 = 60 + 98/1470 = 158/1470
  5. 158/1470 simplified gives 79/735
  6. So, 4/98 + 2/30 = 79/735

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