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Add 49/30 and 98/56

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

49/30 + 98/56 is 203/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   49/30 = 49 × 28/30 × 28 = 1372/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   98/56 = 98 × 15/56 × 15 = 1470/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1372/840 + 1470/840 = 1372 + 1470/840 = 2842/840
5. 2842/840 simplified gives 203/60
6. So, 49/30 + 98/56 = 203/60
   In mixed form: 323/60

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