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Add 98/48 and 81/30

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 2 21/30

98/48 + 81/30 is 569/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   98/48 = 98 × 5/48 × 5 = 490/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   81/30 = 81 × 8/30 × 8 = 648/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/240 + 648/240 = 490 + 648/240 = 1138/240
5. 1138/240 simplified gives 569/120
6. So, 98/48 + 81/30 = 569/120
   In mixed form: 489/120

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