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Add 42/48 and 30/98

42/48 + 30/98 is 463/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    42/48 = 42 × 49/48 × 49 = 2058/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    30/98 = 30 × 24/98 × 24 = 720/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/2352 + 720/2352 = 2058 + 720/2352 = 2778/2352
  5. 2778/2352 simplified gives 463/392
  6. So, 42/48 + 30/98 = 463/392
    In mixed form: 171/392

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