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Add 42/14 and 98/30

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 3 8/30

42/14 + 98/30 is 94/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    42/14 = 42 × 15/14 × 15 = 630/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    98/30 = 98 × 7/30 × 7 = 686/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/210 + 686/210 = 630 + 686/210 = 1316/210
  5. 1316/210 simplified gives 94/15
  6. So, 42/14 + 98/30 = 94/15
    In mixed form: 64/15

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