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Add 30/42 and 72/98

30/42 + 72/98 is 71/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   30/42 = 30 × 7/42 × 7 = 210/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   72/98 = 72 × 3/98 × 3 = 216/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/294 + 216/294 = 210 + 216/294 = 426/294
5. 426/294 simplified gives 71/49
6. So, 30/42 + 72/98 = 71/49
   In mixed form: 122/49

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