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Add 10/98 and 84/96

10/98 + 84/96 is 383/392.

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,
    84/96 = 84 × 49/96 × 49 = 4116/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/4704 + 4116/4704 = 480 + 4116/4704 = 4596/4704
  5. 4596/4704 simplified gives 383/392
  6. So, 10/98 + 84/96 = 383/392

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