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Add 80/56 and 30/98

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 30/98

80/56 + 30/98 is 85/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   80/56 = 80 × 7/56 × 7 = 560/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   30/98 = 30 × 4/98 × 4 = 120/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/392 + 120/392 = 560 + 120/392 = 680/392
5. 680/392 simplified gives 85/49
6. So, 80/56 + 30/98 = 85/49
   In mixed form: 136/49

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