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Add 84/30 and 24/49

1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 24/49

84/30 + 24/49 is 806/245.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    84/30 = 84 × 49/30 × 49 = 4116/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    24/49 = 24 × 30/49 × 30 = 720/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4116/1470 + 720/1470 = 4116 + 720/1470 = 4836/1470
  5. 4836/1470 simplified gives 806/245
  6. So, 84/30 + 24/49 = 806/245
    In mixed form: 371/245

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