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Add 21/98 and 96/90

1^st number: 21/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

21/98 + 96/90 is 269/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   21/98 = 21 × 45/98 × 45 = 945/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/4410 + 4704/4410 = 945 + 4704/4410 = 5649/4410
5. 5649/4410 simplified gives 269/210
6. So, 21/98 + 96/90 = 269/210
   In mixed form: 159/210

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