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Add 96/98 and 30/90

96/98 + 30/90 is 193/147.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    96/98 = 96 × 45/98 × 45 = 4320/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    30/90 = 30 × 49/90 × 49 = 1470/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/4410 + 1470/4410 = 4320 + 1470/4410 = 5790/4410
  5. 5790/4410 simplified gives 193/147
  6. So, 96/98 + 30/90 = 193/147
    In mixed form: 146/147

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