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Add 40/98 and 12/30

40/98 + 12/30 is 198/245.

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,
    40/98 = 40 × 15/98 × 15 = 600/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1470 + 588/1470 = 600 + 588/1470 = 1188/1470
  5. 1188/1470 simplified gives 198/245
  6. So, 40/98 + 12/30 = 198/245

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