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Add 7/98 and 9/30

7/98 + 9/30 is 13/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    9/30 = 9 × 49/30 × 49 = 441/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1470 + 441/1470 = 105 + 441/1470 = 546/1470
  5. 546/1470 simplified gives 13/35
  6. So, 7/98 + 9/30 = 13/35

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