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Add 98/30 and 56/35

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

98/30 + 56/35 is 73/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   98/30 = 98 × 7/30 × 7 = 686/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   56/35 = 56 × 6/35 × 6 = 336/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/210 + 336/210 = 686 + 336/210 = 1022/210
5. 1022/210 simplified gives 73/15
6. So, 98/30 + 56/35 = 73/15
   In mixed form: 413/15

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