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Add 49/98 and 80/30

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

49/98 + 80/30 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   49/98 = 49 × 15/98 × 15 = 735/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   80/30 = 80 × 49/30 × 49 = 3920/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/1470 + 3920/1470 = 735 + 3920/1470 = 4655/1470
5. 4655/1470 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 49/98 + 80/30 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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