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Add 30/12 and 75/98

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 75/98

30/12 + 75/98 is 160/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   75/98 = 75 × 6/98 × 6 = 450/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/588 + 450/588 = 1470 + 450/588 = 1920/588
5. 1920/588 simplified gives 160/49
6. So, 30/12 + 75/98 = 160/49
   In mixed form: 313/49

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