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Add 84/98 and 12/30

84/98 + 12/30 is 44/35.

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,
    84/98 = 84 × 15/98 × 15 = 1260/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1470 + 588/1470 = 1260 + 588/1470 = 1848/1470
  5. 1848/1470 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 84/98 + 12/30 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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