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Add 98/56 and 7/30

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 7/30

98/56 + 7/30 is 119/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   7/30 = 7 × 28/30 × 28 = 196/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/840 + 196/840 = 1470 + 196/840 = 1666/840
5. 1666/840 simplified gives 119/60
6. So, 98/56 + 7/30 = 119/60
   In mixed form: 159/60

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