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Add 32/98 and 42/30

1^st number: 32/98, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

32/98 + 42/30 is 423/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   32/98 = 32 × 15/98 × 15 = 480/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/1470 + 2058/1470 = 480 + 2058/1470 = 2538/1470
5. 2538/1470 simplified gives 423/245
6. So, 32/98 + 42/30 = 423/245
   In mixed form: 1178/245

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