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Add 42/18 and 30/98

1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 30/98

42/18 + 30/98 is 388/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    42/18 = 42 × 49/18 × 49 = 2058/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/882 + 270/882 = 2058 + 270/882 = 2328/882
  5. 2328/882 simplified gives 388/147
  6. So, 42/18 + 30/98 = 388/147
    In mixed form: 294/147

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