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Add 40/3 and 30/98

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 30/98

40/3 + 30/98 is 2005/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    40/3 = 40 × 98/3 × 98 = 3920/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/294 + 90/294 = 3920 + 90/294 = 4010/294
  5. 4010/294 simplified gives 2005/147
  6. So, 40/3 + 30/98 = 2005/147
    In mixed form: 1394/147

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