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Add 8/14 and 2/49

8/14 + 2/49 is 30/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    8/14 = 8 × 7/14 × 7 = 56/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/98 + 4/98 = 56 + 4/98 = 60/98
  5. 60/98 simplified gives 30/49
  6. So, 8/14 + 2/49 = 30/49

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