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Add 4/96 and 1/49

4/96 + 1/49 is 73/1176.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    4/96 = 4 × 49/96 × 49 = 196/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    1/49 = 1 × 96/49 × 96 = 96/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/4704 + 96/4704 = 196 + 96/4704 = 292/4704
  5. 292/4704 simplified gives 73/1176
  6. So, 4/96 + 1/49 = 73/1176

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