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Add 18/98 and 54/30

1^st number: 18/98, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

18/98 + 54/30 is 486/245.

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,
   18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   54/30 = 54 × 49/30 × 49 = 2646/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/1470 + 2646/1470 = 270 + 2646/1470 = 2916/1470
5. 2916/1470 simplified gives 486/245
6. So, 18/98 + 54/30 = 486/245
   In mixed form: 1241/245

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