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Add 98/30 and 70/49

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

98/30 + 70/49 is 493/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   98/30 = 98 × 49/30 × 49 = 4802/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   70/49 = 70 × 30/49 × 30 = 2100/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4802/1470 + 2100/1470 = 4802 + 2100/1470 = 6902/1470
5. 6902/1470 simplified gives 493/105
6. So, 98/30 + 70/49 = 493/105
   In mixed form: 473/105

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