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Add 98/28 and 42/30

1^st number: 3 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

98/28 + 42/30 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   98/28 = 98 × 15/28 × 15 = 1470/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   42/30 = 42 × 14/30 × 14 = 588/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/420 + 588/420 = 1470 + 588/420 = 2058/420
5. 2058/420 simplified gives 49/10
6. So, 98/28 + 42/30 = 49/10
   In mixed form: 49/10

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