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Add 63/30 and 24/98

1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 24/98

63/30 + 24/98 is 1149/490.

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,
    63/30 = 63 × 49/30 × 49 = 3087/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    24/98 = 24 × 15/98 × 15 = 360/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/1470 + 360/1470 = 3087 + 360/1470 = 3447/1470
  5. 3447/1470 simplified gives 1149/490
  6. So, 63/30 + 24/98 = 1149/490
    In mixed form: 2169/490

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