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Add 80/56 and 98/30

1^st number: 1 24/56, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

80/56 + 98/30 is 493/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   80/56 = 80 × 15/56 × 15 = 1200/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   98/30 = 98 × 28/30 × 28 = 2744/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/840 + 2744/840 = 1200 + 2744/840 = 3944/840
5. 3944/840 simplified gives 493/105
6. So, 80/56 + 98/30 = 493/105
   In mixed form: 473/105

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