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Add 42/30 and 90/98

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 90/98

42/30 + 90/98 is 568/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   90/98 = 90 × 15/98 × 15 = 1350/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1470 + 1350/1470 = 2058 + 1350/1470 = 3408/1470
5. 3408/1470 simplified gives 568/245
6. So, 42/30 + 90/98 = 568/245
   In mixed form: 278/245

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