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Add 30/98 and 72/28

1^st number: 30/98, 2^nd number: 2 16/28

30/98 + 72/28 is 141/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   30/98 = 30 × 2/98 × 2 = 60/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   72/28 = 72 × 7/28 × 7 = 504/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/196 + 504/196 = 60 + 504/196 = 564/196
5. 564/196 simplified gives 141/49
6. So, 30/98 + 72/28 = 141/49
   In mixed form: 243/49

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