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Add 9/98 and 9/96

9/98 + 9/96 is 291/1568.

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,
    9/98 = 9 × 48/98 × 48 = 432/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    9/96 = 9 × 49/96 × 49 = 441/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/4704 + 441/4704 = 432 + 441/4704 = 873/4704
  5. 873/4704 simplified gives 291/1568
  6. So, 9/98 + 9/96 = 291/1568

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