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Add 70/96 and 15/98

70/96 + 15/98 is 2075/2352.

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,
   70/96 = 70 × 49/96 × 49 = 3430/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   15/98 = 15 × 48/98 × 48 = 720/4704
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/4704 + 720/4704 = 3430 + 720/4704 = 4150/4704
5. 4150/4704 simplified gives 2075/2352
6. So, 70/96 + 15/98 = 2075/2352

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