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Add 5/96 and 30/98

5/96 + 30/98 is 1685/4704.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    5/96 = 5 × 49/96 × 49 = 245/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
    30/98 = 30 × 48/98 × 48 = 1440/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/4704 + 1440/4704 = 245 + 1440/4704 = 1685/4704
  5. So, 5/96 + 30/98 = 1685/4704

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