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Add 12/96 and 98/63

1^st number: 12/96, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

12/96 + 98/63 is 121/72.

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,
   12/96 = 12 × 21/96 × 21 = 252/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   98/63 = 98 × 32/63 × 32 = 3136/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/2016 + 3136/2016 = 252 + 3136/2016 = 3388/2016
5. 3388/2016 simplified gives 121/72
6. So, 12/96 + 98/63 = 121/72
   In mixed form: 149/72

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