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Add 98/84 and 2/30

1st number: 1 14/84, 2nd number: 2/30

98/84 + 2/30 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 30 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    98/84 = 98 × 5/84 × 5 = 490/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    2/30 = 2 × 14/30 × 14 = 28/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/420 + 28/420 = 490 + 28/420 = 518/420
  5. 518/420 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 98/84 + 2/30 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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