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Add 50/3 and 30/98

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 30/98

50/3 + 30/98 is 2495/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    50/3 = 50 × 98/3 × 98 = 4900/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4900/294 + 90/294 = 4900 + 90/294 = 4990/294
  5. 4990/294 simplified gives 2495/147
  6. So, 50/3 + 30/98 = 2495/147
    In mixed form: 16143/147

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