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Add 2/98 and 70/96

2/98 + 70/96 is 1763/2352.

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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,
   2/98 = 2 × 48/98 × 48 = 96/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   70/96 = 70 × 49/96 × 49 = 3430/4704
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/4704 + 3430/4704 = 96 + 3430/4704 = 3526/4704
5. 3526/4704 simplified gives 1763/2352
6. So, 2/98 + 70/96 = 1763/2352

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