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Add 98/56 and 6/30

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 6/30

98/56 + 6/30 is 39/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   98/56 = 98 × 15/56 × 15 = 1470/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   6/30 = 6 × 28/30 × 28 = 168/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/840 + 168/840 = 1470 + 168/840 = 1638/840
5. 1638/840 simplified gives 39/20
6. So, 98/56 + 6/30 = 39/20
   In mixed form: 119/20

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