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Add 49/30 and 9/98

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 9/98

49/30 + 9/98 is 1268/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    49/30 = 49 × 49/30 × 49 = 2401/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    9/98 = 9 × 15/98 × 15 = 135/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2401/1470 + 135/1470 = 2401 + 135/1470 = 2536/1470
  5. 2536/1470 simplified gives 1268/735
  6. So, 49/30 + 9/98 = 1268/735
    In mixed form: 1533/735

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