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Add 8/49 and 10/96

8/49 + 10/96 is 629/2352.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
    8/49 = 8 × 96/49 × 96 = 768/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    10/96 = 10 × 49/96 × 49 = 490/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/4704 + 490/4704 = 768 + 490/4704 = 1258/4704
  5. 1258/4704 simplified gives 629/2352
  6. So, 8/49 + 10/96 = 629/2352

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