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Add 80/49 and 2/30

1st number: 1 31/49, 2nd number: 2/30

80/49 + 2/30 is 1249/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    80/49 = 80 × 30/49 × 30 = 2400/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/1470 + 98/1470 = 2400 + 98/1470 = 2498/1470
  5. 2498/1470 simplified gives 1249/735
  6. So, 80/49 + 2/30 = 1249/735
    In mixed form: 1514/735

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