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Add 48/75 and 98/96

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

48/75 + 98/96 is 1993/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   48/75 = 48 × 32/75 × 32 = 1536/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   98/96 = 98 × 25/96 × 25 = 2450/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/2400 + 2450/2400 = 1536 + 2450/2400 = 3986/2400
5. 3986/2400 simplified gives 1993/1200
6. So, 48/75 + 98/96 = 1993/1200
   In mixed form: 1793/1200

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