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Add 30/50 and 98/90

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 1 8/90

30/50 + 98/90 is 76/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   98/90 = 98 × 5/90 × 5 = 490/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/450 + 490/450 = 270 + 490/450 = 760/450
5. 760/450 simplified gives 76/45
6. So, 30/50 + 98/90 = 76/45
   In mixed form: 131/45

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