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Add 96/30 and 98/12

1^st number: 3 6/30, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

96/30 + 98/12 is 341/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   96/30 = 96 × 2/30 × 2 = 192/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   98/12 = 98 × 5/12 × 5 = 490/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/60 + 490/60 = 192 + 490/60 = 682/60
5. 682/60 simplified gives 341/30
6. So, 96/30 + 98/12 = 341/30
   In mixed form: 1111/30

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