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Add 9/96 and 24/98

9/96 + 24/98 is 531/1568.

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,
    9/96 = 9 × 49/96 × 49 = 441/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
    24/98 = 24 × 48/98 × 48 = 1152/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/4704 + 1152/4704 = 441 + 1152/4704 = 1593/4704
  5. 1593/4704 simplified gives 531/1568
  6. So, 9/96 + 24/98 = 531/1568

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