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Add 24/30 and 98/36

1^st number: 24/30, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

24/30 + 98/36 is 317/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   24/30 = 24 × 6/30 × 6 = 144/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/180 + 490/180 = 144 + 490/180 = 634/180
5. 634/180 simplified gives 317/90
6. So, 24/30 + 98/36 = 317/90
   In mixed form: 347/90

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