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Add 30/48 and 98/30

1^st number: 30/48, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

30/48 + 98/30 is 467/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   98/30 = 98 × 8/30 × 8 = 784/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/240 + 784/240 = 150 + 784/240 = 934/240
5. 934/240 simplified gives 467/120
6. So, 30/48 + 98/30 = 467/120
   In mixed form: 3107/120

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