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Add 96/70 and 98/30

1^st number: 1 26/70, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

96/70 + 98/30 is 487/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   96/70 = 96 × 3/70 × 3 = 288/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   98/30 = 98 × 7/30 × 7 = 686/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/210 + 686/210 = 288 + 686/210 = 974/210
5. 974/210 simplified gives 487/105
6. So, 96/70 + 98/30 = 487/105
   In mixed form: 467/105

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