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Add 98/96 and 98/30

1^st number: 1 2/96, 2^nd number: 3 8/30

98/96 + 98/30 is 343/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   98/96 = 98 × 5/96 × 5 = 490/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   98/30 = 98 × 16/30 × 16 = 1568/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/480 + 1568/480 = 490 + 1568/480 = 2058/480
5. 2058/480 simplified gives 343/80
6. So, 98/96 + 98/30 = 343/80
   In mixed form: 423/80

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