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Add 24/98 and 12/96

24/98 + 12/96 is 145/392.

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,
    24/98 = 24 × 48/98 × 48 = 1152/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    12/96 = 12 × 49/96 × 49 = 588/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/4704 + 588/4704 = 1152 + 588/4704 = 1740/4704
  5. 1740/4704 simplified gives 145/392
  6. So, 24/98 + 12/96 = 145/392

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