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Add 98/75 and 16/30

1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 16/30

98/75 + 16/30 is 46/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    98/75 = 98 × 2/75 × 2 = 196/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/150 + 80/150 = 196 + 80/150 = 276/150
  5. 276/150 simplified gives 46/25
  6. So, 98/75 + 16/30 = 46/25
    In mixed form: 121/25

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