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Add 1/96 and 98/63

1^st number: 1/96, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

1/96 + 98/63 is 451/288.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   1/96 = 1 × 21/96 × 21 = 21/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   98/63 = 98 × 32/63 × 32 = 3136/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/2016 + 3136/2016 = 21 + 3136/2016 = 3157/2016
5. 3157/2016 simplified gives 451/288
6. So, 1/96 + 98/63 = 451/288
   In mixed form: 1163/288

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