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Add 98/30 and 14/25

1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 14/25

98/30 + 14/25 is 287/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    14/25 = 14 × 6/25 × 6 = 84/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/150 + 84/150 = 490 + 84/150 = 574/150
  5. 574/150 simplified gives 287/75
  6. So, 98/30 + 14/25 = 287/75
    In mixed form: 362/75

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