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Add 48/30 and 98/36

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

48/30 + 98/36 is 389/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   48/30 = 48 × 6/30 × 6 = 288/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/180 + 490/180 = 288 + 490/180 = 778/180
5. 778/180 simplified gives 389/90
6. So, 48/30 + 98/36 = 389/90
   In mixed form: 429/90

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