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Add 72/98 and 4/96

72/98 + 4/96 is 913/1176.

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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,
   72/98 = 72 × 48/98 × 48 = 3456/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   4/96 = 4 × 49/96 × 49 = 196/4704
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/4704 + 196/4704 = 3456 + 196/4704 = 3652/4704
5. 3652/4704 simplified gives 913/1176
6. So, 72/98 + 4/96 = 913/1176

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