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Add 54/9 and 30/98

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 30/98

54/9 + 30/98 is 309/49.

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,
    54/9 = 54 × 98/9 × 98 = 5292/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5292/882 + 270/882 = 5292 + 270/882 = 5562/882
  5. 5562/882 simplified gives 309/49
  6. So, 54/9 + 30/98 = 309/49
    In mixed form: 615/49

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