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Add 56/30 and 98/40

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

56/30 + 98/40 is 259/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   56/30 = 56 × 4/30 × 4 = 224/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/120 + 294/120 = 224 + 294/120 = 518/120
5. 518/120 simplified gives 259/60
6. So, 56/30 + 98/40 = 259/60
   In mixed form: 419/60

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