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Add 98/32 and 4/30

1st number: 3 2/32, 2nd number: 4/30

98/32 + 4/30 is 767/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
    98/32 = 98 × 15/32 × 15 = 1470/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    4/30 = 4 × 16/30 × 16 = 64/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/480 + 64/480 = 1470 + 64/480 = 1534/480
  5. 1534/480 simplified gives 767/240
  6. So, 98/32 + 4/30 = 767/240
    In mixed form: 347/240

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