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Add 96/30 and 98/20

1^st number: 3 6/30, 2^nd number: 4 18/20

96/30 + 98/20 is 81/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
   98/20 = 98 × 3/20 × 3 = 294/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/60 + 294/60 = 192 + 294/60 = 486/60
5. 486/60 simplified gives 81/10
6. So, 96/30 + 98/20 = 81/10
   In mixed form: 81/10

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