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Add 8/30 and 98/60

1^st number: 8/30, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

8/30 + 98/60 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/60 + 98/60 = 16 + 98/60 = 114/60
5. 114/60 simplified gives 19/10
6. So, 8/30 + 98/60 = 19/10
   In mixed form: 19/10

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