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Add 3/98 and 84/96

3/98 + 84/96 is 355/392.

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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,
   3/98 = 3 × 48/98 × 48 = 144/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   84/96 = 84 × 49/96 × 49 = 4116/4704
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/4704 + 4116/4704 = 144 + 4116/4704 = 4260/4704
5. 4260/4704 simplified gives 355/392
6. So, 3/98 + 84/96 = 355/392

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