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Add 48/98 and 14/30

48/98 + 14/30 is 703/735.

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,
    48/98 = 48 × 15/98 × 15 = 720/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    14/30 = 14 × 49/30 × 49 = 686/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/1470 + 686/1470 = 720 + 686/1470 = 1406/1470
  5. 1406/1470 simplified gives 703/735
  6. So, 48/98 + 14/30 = 703/735

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