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Add 81/98 and 18/96

81/98 + 18/96 is 795/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    81/98 = 81 × 48/98 × 48 = 3888/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    18/96 = 18 × 49/96 × 49 = 882/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/4704 + 882/4704 = 3888 + 882/4704 = 4770/4704
  5. 4770/4704 simplified gives 795/784
  6. So, 81/98 + 18/96 = 795/784
    In mixed form: 111/784

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