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Add 30/28 and 45/49

1^st number: 1 2/28, 2^nd number: 45/49

30/28 + 45/49 is 195/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   30/28 = 30 × 7/28 × 7 = 210/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   45/49 = 45 × 4/49 × 4 = 180/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/196 + 180/196 = 210 + 180/196 = 390/196
5. 390/196 simplified gives 195/98
6. So, 30/28 + 45/49 = 195/98
   In mixed form: 197/98

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