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Add 5/98 and 80/30

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

5/98 + 80/30 is 799/294.

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,
   5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   80/30 = 80 × 49/30 × 49 = 3920/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/1470 + 3920/1470 = 75 + 3920/1470 = 3995/1470
5. 3995/1470 simplified gives 799/294
6. So, 5/98 + 80/30 = 799/294
   In mixed form: 2211/294

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