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Add 45/98 and 18/30

45/98 + 18/30 is 519/490.

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,
    45/98 = 45 × 15/98 × 15 = 675/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    18/30 = 18 × 49/30 × 49 = 882/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1470 + 882/1470 = 675 + 882/1470 = 1557/1470
  5. 1557/1470 simplified gives 519/490
  6. So, 45/98 + 18/30 = 519/490
    In mixed form: 129/490

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