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Add 45/96 and 10/98

45/96 + 10/98 is 895/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    45/96 = 45 × 49/96 × 49 = 2205/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
    10/98 = 10 × 48/98 × 48 = 480/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/4704 + 480/4704 = 2205 + 480/4704 = 2685/4704
  5. 2685/4704 simplified gives 895/1568
  6. So, 45/96 + 10/98 = 895/1568

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