Add 9/98 and 64/30, Solve 9/98 + 2 4/30 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 64/30

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 2 4/30

9/98 + 64/30 is 3271/1470.

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,
64/30 = 64 × 49/30 × 49 = 3136/1470
Add the two like fractions:
135/1470 + 3136/1470 = 135 + 3136/1470 = 3271/1470
So, 9/98 + 64/30 = 3271/1470
In mixed form: 2331/1470

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