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Add 4/49 and 7/96

4/49 + 7/96 is 727/4704.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    4/49 = 4 × 96/49 × 96 = 384/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    7/96 = 7 × 49/96 × 49 = 343/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/4704 + 343/4704 = 384 + 343/4704 = 727/4704
  5. So, 4/49 + 7/96 = 727/4704

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