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Add 81/98 and 48/30

1^st number: 81/98, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

81/98 + 48/30 is 1189/490.

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,
   81/98 = 81 × 15/98 × 15 = 1215/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   48/30 = 48 × 49/30 × 49 = 2352/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/1470 + 2352/1470 = 1215 + 2352/1470 = 3567/1470
5. 3567/1470 simplified gives 1189/490
6. So, 81/98 + 48/30 = 1189/490
   In mixed form: 2209/490

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