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Add 6/48 and 30/98

6/48 + 30/98 is 169/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    30/98 = 30 × 24/98 × 24 = 720/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/2352 + 720/2352 = 294 + 720/2352 = 1014/2352
  5. 1014/2352 simplified gives 169/392
  6. So, 6/48 + 30/98 = 169/392

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