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Add 98/30 and 50/54

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 50/54

98/30 + 50/54 is 566/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   98/30 = 98 × 9/30 × 9 = 882/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/270 + 250/270 = 882 + 250/270 = 1132/270
5. 1132/270 simplified gives 566/135
6. So, 98/30 + 50/54 = 566/135
   In mixed form: 426/135

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