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Add 4/98 and 2/96

4/98 + 2/96 is 145/2352.

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,
    4/98 = 4 × 48/98 × 48 = 192/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    2/96 = 2 × 49/96 × 49 = 98/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/4704 + 98/4704 = 192 + 98/4704 = 290/4704
  5. 290/4704 simplified gives 145/2352
  6. So, 4/98 + 2/96 = 145/2352

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