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Add 30/98 and 45/96

30/98 + 45/96 is 1215/1568.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   30/98 = 30 × 48/98 × 48 = 1440/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   45/96 = 45 × 49/96 × 49 = 2205/4704
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/4704 + 2205/4704 = 1440 + 2205/4704 = 3645/4704
5. 3645/4704 simplified gives 1215/1568
6. So, 30/98 + 45/96 = 1215/1568

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