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Add 98/40 and 10/30

1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 10/30

98/40 + 10/30 is 167/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    10/30 = 10 × 4/30 × 4 = 40/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/120 + 40/120 = 294 + 40/120 = 334/120
  5. 334/120 simplified gives 167/60
  6. So, 98/40 + 10/30 = 167/60
    In mixed form: 247/60

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