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Add 70/30 and 10/98

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 10/98

70/30 + 10/98 is 358/147.

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,
    70/30 = 70 × 49/30 × 49 = 3430/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/1470 + 150/1470 = 3430 + 150/1470 = 3580/1470
  5. 3580/1470 simplified gives 358/147
  6. So, 70/30 + 10/98 = 358/147
    In mixed form: 264/147

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