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Add 28/98 and 50/30

1^st number: 28/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

28/98 + 50/30 is 41/21.

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,
   28/98 = 28 × 15/98 × 15 = 420/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   50/30 = 50 × 49/30 × 49 = 2450/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/1470 + 2450/1470 = 420 + 2450/1470 = 2870/1470
5. 2870/1470 simplified gives 41/21
6. So, 28/98 + 50/30 = 41/21
   In mixed form: 120/21

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