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Add 35/98 and 30/96

35/98 + 30/96 is 75/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    35/98 = 35 × 48/98 × 48 = 1680/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    30/96 = 30 × 49/96 × 49 = 1470/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/4704 + 1470/4704 = 1680 + 1470/4704 = 3150/4704
  5. 3150/4704 simplified gives 75/112
  6. So, 35/98 + 30/96 = 75/112

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