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Add 50/36 and 98/30

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

50/36 + 98/30 is 419/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   98/30 = 98 × 6/30 × 6 = 588/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/180 + 588/180 = 250 + 588/180 = 838/180
5. 838/180 simplified gives 419/90
6. So, 50/36 + 98/30 = 419/90
   In mixed form: 459/90

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