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Add 9/49 and 6/96

9/49 + 6/96 is 193/784.

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,
    9/49 = 9 × 96/49 × 96 = 864/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    6/96 = 6 × 49/96 × 49 = 294/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/4704 + 294/4704 = 864 + 294/4704 = 1158/4704
  5. 1158/4704 simplified gives 193/784
  6. So, 9/49 + 6/96 = 193/784

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