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Add 75/98 and 72/30

1^st number: 75/98, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

75/98 + 72/30 is 1551/490.

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,
   75/98 = 75 × 15/98 × 15 = 1125/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/1470 + 3528/1470 = 1125 + 3528/1470 = 4653/1470
5. 4653/1470 simplified gives 1551/490
6. So, 75/98 + 72/30 = 1551/490
   In mixed form: 381/490

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