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Add 96/98 and 75/45

1^st number: 96/98, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

96/98 + 75/45 is 389/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 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 45 × 98 = 4410,
   75/45 = 75 × 98/45 × 98 = 7350/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/4410 + 7350/4410 = 4320 + 7350/4410 = 11670/4410
5. 11670/4410 simplified gives 389/147
6. So, 96/98 + 75/45 = 389/147
   In mixed form: 295/147

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