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Add 54/98 and 36/30

1^st number: 54/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/30

54/98 + 36/30 is 429/245.

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,
   54/98 = 54 × 15/98 × 15 = 810/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   36/30 = 36 × 49/30 × 49 = 1764/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/1470 + 1764/1470 = 810 + 1764/1470 = 2574/1470
5. 2574/1470 simplified gives 429/245
6. So, 54/98 + 36/30 = 429/245
   In mixed form: 1184/245

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