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Add 48/30 and 60/98

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 60/98

48/30 + 60/98 is 542/245.

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,
   48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   60/98 = 60 × 15/98 × 15 = 900/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/1470 + 900/1470 = 2352 + 900/1470 = 3252/1470
5. 3252/1470 simplified gives 542/245
6. So, 48/30 + 60/98 = 542/245
   In mixed form: 252/245

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