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Add 4/96 and 7/49

4/96 + 7/49 is 31/168.

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,
    7/49 = 7 × 96/49 × 96 = 672/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/4704 + 672/4704 = 196 + 672/4704 = 868/4704
  5. 868/4704 simplified gives 31/168
  6. So, 4/96 + 7/49 = 31/168

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