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Add 98/30 and 90/56

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

98/30 + 90/56 is 2047/420.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   98/30 = 98 × 28/30 × 28 = 2744/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   90/56 = 90 × 15/56 × 15 = 1350/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/840 + 1350/840 = 2744 + 1350/840 = 4094/840
5. 4094/840 simplified gives 2047/420
6. So, 98/30 + 90/56 = 2047/420
   In mixed form: 4367/420

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