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Add 8/98 and 98/30

1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 3 8/30

8/98 + 98/30 is 2461/735.

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,
    8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    98/30 = 98 × 49/30 × 49 = 4802/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/1470 + 4802/1470 = 120 + 4802/1470 = 4922/1470
  5. 4922/1470 simplified gives 2461/735
  6. So, 8/98 + 98/30 = 2461/735
    In mixed form: 3256/735

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