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Add 5/96 and 10/98

5/96 + 10/98 is 725/4704.

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,
    5/96 = 5 × 49/96 × 49 = 245/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
    10/98 = 10 × 48/98 × 48 = 480/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/4704 + 480/4704 = 245 + 480/4704 = 725/4704
  5. So, 5/96 + 10/98 = 725/4704

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