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Add 56/12 and 98/30

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

56/12 + 98/30 is 119/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   98/30 = 98 × 2/30 × 2 = 196/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/60 + 196/60 = 280 + 196/60 = 476/60
5. 476/60 simplified gives 119/15
6. So, 56/12 + 98/30 = 119/15
   In mixed form: 714/15

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