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Add 36/12 and 30/98

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 30/98

36/12 + 30/98 is 162/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   36/12 = 36 × 49/12 × 49 = 1764/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   30/98 = 30 × 6/98 × 6 = 180/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/588 + 180/588 = 1764 + 180/588 = 1944/588
5. 1944/588 simplified gives 162/49
6. So, 36/12 + 30/98 = 162/49
   In mixed form: 315/49

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