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Add 28/98 and 7/96

28/98 + 7/96 is 241/672.

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,
    28/98 = 28 × 48/98 × 48 = 1344/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    7/96 = 7 × 49/96 × 49 = 343/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/4704 + 343/4704 = 1344 + 343/4704 = 1687/4704
  5. 1687/4704 simplified gives 241/672
  6. So, 28/98 + 7/96 = 241/672

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