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Add 98/36 and 8/30

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 8/30

98/36 + 8/30 is 269/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/180 + 48/180 = 490 + 48/180 = 538/180
5. 538/180 simplified gives 269/90
6. So, 98/36 + 8/30 = 269/90
   In mixed form: 289/90

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