Add 7/98 and 56/30, Solve 7/98 + 1 26/30 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 56/30

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

7/98 + 56/30 is 407/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
56/30 = 56 × 49/30 × 49 = 2744/1470
Add the two like fractions:
105/1470 + 2744/1470 = 105 + 2744/1470 = 2849/1470
2849/1470 simplified gives 407/210
So, 7/98 + 56/30 = 407/210
In mixed form: 1197/210

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