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Add 21/98 and 96/30

1^st number: 21/98, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

21/98 + 96/30 is 239/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   21/98 = 21 × 15/98 × 15 = 315/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   96/30 = 96 × 49/30 × 49 = 4704/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/1470 + 4704/1470 = 315 + 4704/1470 = 5019/1470
5. 5019/1470 simplified gives 239/70
6. So, 21/98 + 96/30 = 239/70
   In mixed form: 329/70

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