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Add 98/6 and 90/96

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 90/96

98/6 + 90/96 is 829/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   98/6 = 98 × 16/6 × 16 = 1568/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1568/96 + 90/96 = 1568 + 90/96 = 1658/96
5. 1658/96 simplified gives 829/48
6. So, 98/6 + 90/96 = 829/48
   In mixed form: 1713/48

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