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Add 12/98 and 98/30

1^st number: 12/98, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

12/98 + 98/30 is 2491/735.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   98/30 = 98 × 49/30 × 49 = 4802/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/1470 + 4802/1470 = 180 + 4802/1470 = 4982/1470
5. 4982/1470 simplified gives 2491/735
6. So, 12/98 + 98/30 = 2491/735
   In mixed form: 3286/735

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