Add 9/98 and 63/30, Solve 9/98 + 2 3/30 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 63/30

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

9/98 + 63/30 is 537/245.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
9/98 = 9 × 15/98 × 15 = 135/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
63/30 = 63 × 49/30 × 49 = 3087/1470
Add the two like fractions:
135/1470 + 3087/1470 = 135 + 3087/1470 = 3222/1470
3222/1470 simplified gives 537/245
So, 9/98 + 63/30 = 537/245
In mixed form: 247/245

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