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Add 10/98 and 8/96

10/98 + 8/96 is 109/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
    10/98 = 10 × 48/98 × 48 = 480/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    8/96 = 8 × 49/96 × 49 = 392/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/4704 + 392/4704 = 480 + 392/4704 = 872/4704
  5. 872/4704 simplified gives 109/588
  6. So, 10/98 + 8/96 = 109/588

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