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Add 42/9 and 30/98

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 30/98

42/9 + 30/98 is 731/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    42/9 = 42 × 98/9 × 98 = 4116/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4116/882 + 270/882 = 4116 + 270/882 = 4386/882
  5. 4386/882 simplified gives 731/147
  6. So, 42/9 + 30/98 = 731/147
    In mixed form: 4143/147

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