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Add 98/80 and 2/30

1st number: 1 18/80, 2nd number: 2/30

98/80 + 2/30 is 31/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 30 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/240 + 16/240 = 294 + 16/240 = 310/240
  5. 310/240 simplified gives 31/24
  6. So, 98/80 + 2/30 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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