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Add 7/30 and 8/98

7/30 + 8/98 is 463/1470.

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,
    7/30 = 7 × 49/30 × 49 = 343/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/1470 + 120/1470 = 343 + 120/1470 = 463/1470
  5. So, 7/30 + 8/98 = 463/1470

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