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Add 30/20 and 40/98

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 40/98

30/20 + 40/98 is 187/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   30/20 = 30 × 49/20 × 49 = 1470/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   40/98 = 40 × 10/98 × 10 = 400/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/980 + 400/980 = 1470 + 400/980 = 1870/980
5. 1870/980 simplified gives 187/98
6. So, 30/20 + 40/98 = 187/98
   In mixed form: 189/98

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