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Add 50/60 and 98/30

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

50/60 + 98/30 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   98/30 = 98 × 2/30 × 2 = 196/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/60 + 196/60 = 50 + 196/60 = 246/60
5. 246/60 simplified gives 41/10
6. So, 50/60 + 98/30 = 41/10
   In mixed form: 41/10

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