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Add 30/10 and 98/56

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

30/10 + 98/56 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   30/10 = 30 × 28/10 × 28 = 840/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/280 + 490/280 = 840 + 490/280 = 1330/280
5. 1330/280 simplified gives 19/4
6. So, 30/10 + 98/56 = 19/4
   In mixed form: 43/4

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