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Add 96/16 and 98/36

1^st number: 6 0/16, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

96/16 + 98/36 is 157/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   96/16 = 96 × 9/16 × 9 = 864/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   98/36 = 98 × 4/36 × 4 = 392/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/144 + 392/144 = 864 + 392/144 = 1256/144
5. 1256/144 simplified gives 157/18
6. So, 96/16 + 98/36 = 157/18
   In mixed form: 813/18

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