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Add 98/96 and 54/70

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 54/70

98/96 + 54/70 is 3011/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   98/96 = 98 × 35/96 × 35 = 3430/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   54/70 = 54 × 48/70 × 48 = 2592/3360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/3360 + 2592/3360 = 3430 + 2592/3360 = 6022/3360
5. 6022/3360 simplified gives 3011/1680
6. So, 98/96 + 54/70 = 3011/1680
   In mixed form: 11331/1680

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