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Add 98/21 and 56/30

1^st number: 4 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

98/21 + 56/30 is 98/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   98/21 = 98 × 10/21 × 10 = 980/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/210 + 392/210 = 980 + 392/210 = 1372/210
5. 1372/210 simplified gives 98/15
6. So, 98/21 + 56/30 = 98/15
   In mixed form: 68/15

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