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Add 98/30 and 36/24

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

98/30 + 36/24 is 143/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   98/30 = 98 × 4/30 × 4 = 392/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/120 + 180/120 = 392 + 180/120 = 572/120
5. 572/120 simplified gives 143/30
6. So, 98/30 + 36/24 = 143/30
   In mixed form: 423/30

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