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Add 56/16 and 98/30

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

56/16 + 98/30 is 203/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   56/16 = 56 × 15/16 × 15 = 840/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   98/30 = 98 × 8/30 × 8 = 784/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/240 + 784/240 = 840 + 784/240 = 1624/240
5. 1624/240 simplified gives 203/30
6. So, 56/16 + 98/30 = 203/30
   In mixed form: 623/30

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